Makin Island Underway [Image 5 of 12]

GULF OF ALASKA

05.06.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Bergh 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

210505-N-LR905-1140
GULF OF ALASKA (May 5, 2021) – U.S. Sailors conduct flight operations on the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck 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 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)

• Date Taken: 05.06.2021
• Date Posted: 05.06.2021 12:31
• Photo ID: 6633516
• VIRIN: 210505-N-LR905-1140
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 943.43 KB
• Location: GULF OF ALASKA