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    The image shows a large US Navy amphibious assault ship in the foreground, viewed from its flight deck or upper superstructure level, with a second smaller naval vessel visible in the distance on open ocean. The foreground vessel displays a complex island superstructure with radar domes, communication arrays, and various electronic equipment. The scene appears to depict a naval formation or underway replenishment/escort operation in calm blue seas under partly cloudy skies.

    SOUTH CHINA SEA

    04.11.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lieberknecht 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    210411-N-AO823-1033
    SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 11, 2021) – The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) makes its approach on fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled deployment to the region. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael J. Lieberknecht)

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    Date Taken: 04.11.2021
    Date Posted: 04.15.2021 08:50
    Photo ID: 6597355
    VIRIN: 210411-N-AO823-1033
    Resolution: 5713x4460
    Size: 693.16 KB
    Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA
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