Makin Island Underway [Image 13 of 17]

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

05.03.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ethan Morrow 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

210503-N-LD903-1145
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from 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: 6629396
• VIRIN: 210503-N-LD903-1145
• Resolution: 6678x3988
• Size: 2.16 MB
• Location: NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN