Makin Island (L:HD 8) Flight OPS [Image 35 of 97]

INDIAN OCEAN

03.27.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Asher Allen 

U.S. Navy           

170327-N-OE873-372
INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Asher Allen)

• Date Taken: 03.27.2017
• Date Posted: 03.29.2017 00:18
• Photo ID: 3268502
• VIRIN: 170327-N-OE873-372
• Resolution: 4473x3195
• Size: 2.99 MB
• Location: INDIAN OCEAN