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    USS Makin Island Underway [Image 8 of 47]

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    Naval personnel are gathered on the deck of a warship around what appears to be a Mk 38 Machine Gun System or similar naval deck-mounted weapon system. Several crew members wearing red shirts and dark pants, along with uniformed sailors, appear to be receiving instruction or conducting a briefing near the weapon mount. The scene takes place at sea with calm ocean waters visible in the background.

    INDIAN OCEAN

    12.24.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – Sailors are trained on maintaining a MK 38 – 25 mm machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore)

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    Date Taken: 12.24.2020
    Date Posted: 02.13.2021 04:00
    Photo ID: 6518606
    VIRIN: 201224-N-TF178-1015
    Resolution: 6307x4205
    Size: 17.64 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN
    Web Views: 44
    Downloads: 25

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