John P. Murtha Helo Tower Control [Image 2 of 2]

RED SEA

08.21.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom  

Amphibious Squadron 5

190821-N-NB544-1063 RED SEA (Aug 21, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joseph Onadia signals to AH-1Z Viper pilots, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.21.2019
• Date Posted: 08.23.2019 04:12
• Photo ID: 5693451
• VIRIN: 190821-N-NB544-1063
• Resolution: 3179x2119
• Size: 1.1 MB
• Location: RED SEA