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    Makin Island Underway [Image 18 of 27]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with tail number 8627 and markings 'D2 YT' is on the flight deck of a naval vessel, with rotors spinning. Ground crew personnel in flight deck gear are visible conducting operations around the aircraft. The scene appears to be an active flight deck evolution at sea.

    210304-N-NY430-1025
    ARABIAN GULF (March 4, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Tyvyion Freeman, signals to an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during takeoff aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD8). 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley)

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    Date Taken: 03.04.2021
    Date Posted: 03.06.2021 04:10
    Photo ID: 6544730
    VIRIN: 210304-N-NY430-1025
    Resolution: 6483x4322
    Size: 2.29 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF

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