Makin Island Underway [Image 1 of 17]

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

05.04.2021

Photo by Seaman Nadia Lund 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

210503-N-IV962-1010
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Ethan Bowser prepares to launch an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nadia Lund)

• Date Taken: 05.04.2021
• Date Posted: 05.04.2021 19:15
• Photo ID: 6629374
• VIRIN: 210503-N-IV962-1010
• Resolution: 5853x3813
• Size: 1.84 MB
• Location: NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN