161018-N-LR795-171 [Image 316 of 750]

PACIFIC OCEAN

10.18.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Chavez 

U.S. Navy           

161018-N-LR795-171
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2016) - An AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during flight operations. Somerset is on its maiden deployment as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Navy’s maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Chavez)

• Date Taken: 10.18.2016
• Date Posted: 10.26.2016 00:44
• Photo ID: 2944557
• VIRIN: 161018-N-LR795-171
• Resolution: 3060x2186
• Size: 1.67 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN