Makin Island Underway [Image 12 of 17]

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

05.03.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ethan Morrow 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

210503-N-LD903-1140
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2021) – U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Matthew Beilke directs a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a takeoff 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 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)

• Date Taken: 05.03.2021
• Date Posted: 05.04.2021 19:10
• Photo ID: 6629388
• VIRIN: 210503-N-LD903-1140
• Resolution: 5339x3792
• Size: 1.83 MB
• Location: NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN