USS Makin Island Celebrates African American and Black History Month [Image 238 of 523]

GULF OF ADEN

02.23.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Asher Allen 

U.S. Navy           

170222-N-OE873-303GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 23, 2017) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, second from right, and Command Master Chief Larry Lynch, left, join Sailors as they cut a cake in celebration of African American and Black History Month aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Asher Allen)

• Date Taken: 02.23.2017
• Date Posted: 02.25.2017 01:00
• Photo ID: 3189112
• VIRIN: 170222-N-OE873-303
• Resolution: 4032x2879
• Size: 1.3 MB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN