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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sydney Thrasher, from Noblesville, Ind., signals the flight deck is ready to launch an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). VMM-163 Harriers worked with the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), to provide close-air support during a bilateral training exercise with the Malaysian Armed Forces. Makin Island, the flagship for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th MEU, 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 1st Class Larry S. Carlson)
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 04.20.2017 11:04 |
| Photo ID: | 3324024 |
| VIRIN: | 170414-N-UT455-014 |
| Resolution: | 3909x2601 |
| Size: | 1.24 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 16 |
| Downloads: | 8 |
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