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    A large naval warship, consistent with a US Navy amphibious assault ship, is underway on open ocean waters. The vessel is photographed from an elevated aerial perspective, leaving a visible wake behind it. Rocky landmasses or islands are visible in the hazy background on the horizon.

    STRAIT OF HORMUZ

    02.08.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Bergh 

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    210205-N-LR905-1277 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are 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 Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)

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    Date Taken: 02.08.2021
    Date Posted: 02.09.2021 05:03
    Photo ID: 6513579
    VIRIN: 210205-N-LR905-1277
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 1.84 MB
    Location: STRAIT OF HORMUZ
    Web Views: 77
    Downloads: 25

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    An amphibious assault ship bearing the hull number '8' is underway on open ocean waters, leaving a visible wake behind it. The vessel appears to be a US Navy Wasp-class or America-class amphibious assault ship, identifiable by its flat flight deck and island superstructure. In the background, rocky landmasses or islands are visible through atmospheric haze near the horizon.
    An aerial photograph taken at dusk showing a large amphibious assault ship underway on open ocean, leaving a visible wake. A helicopter flies overhead at significant altitude above the vessel. The muted twilight sky features layered clouds with warm orange and pink tones near the horizon.
    An aerial photograph of a large US Navy amphibious assault ship underway at sea during dusk or dawn conditions. The vessel is moving forward, leaving a visible wake, with a flat flight deck characteristic of amphibious warships. The sky displays a soft pink and purple twilight gradient, with what appears to be a distant landmass or island visible on the horizon.
    A military naval helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk variant, is hovering or landing on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The photo is taken from inside another aircraft, with a door-mounted weapon system visible in the foreground. Personnel and military vehicles are visible on the ship's deck below.
    A large gray military amphibious assault ship is underway on calm, hazy open water. The vessel displays the number '8' on its island superstructure and features a flat flight deck with multiple aircraft or equipment visible on deck. The ship appears to be moving at low speed, leaving a faint wake at the stern.
    A large amphibious assault ship is photographed from an elevated forward angle while underway on calm, hazy open ocean. The vessel features a flat flight deck with rotary-wing aircraft visible on the starboard side and an island superstructure with radar and communications equipment. The ship appears to be a US Navy Wasp-class or America-class amphibious assault ship based on its hull configuration.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship bearing the hull number '8' is underway on calm, open blue-gray waters. The vessel features a flat flight deck with multiple rotary-wing aircraft visible on deck. The ship appears to be the USS Bataan (LHD-5) or a similar Wasp-class amphibious assault ship based on its configuration and hull number.
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    An aerial photograph shows a large US Navy amphibious assault ship underway at sea, identifiable by the number '8' on its island superstructure. Multiple rotary-wing aircraft are visible on the flight deck. A second, smaller naval vessel — likely a cruiser or destroyer — is visible in the background at distance.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, is hovering or landing on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. A deck crew member in a yellow jersey is visible on the flight deck, and a large cargo or container ship is visible in the background on the horizon. The image is taken from an elevated angle showing the full expanse of the flight deck.
    The image shows a view from the deck of a large naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier, at sunset over open ocean. Multiple rotary-wing aircraft are visible on the flight deck to the left, and several other naval vessels are visible on the horizon. A weapons system, possibly a Phalanx CIWS or similar close-in weapon system, is prominently visible in the foreground.
    A military warship is silhouetted against a vivid orange and red sunset over open ocean. The sun is partially visible just above the horizon on the left side of the frame, casting warm tones across the sky and reflecting softly on the calm sea surface. The vessel appears to be a naval cruiser or destroyer underway at sea.

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