Makin Island Underway [Image 8 of 12]

GULF OF ALASKA

05.05.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Haley 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

210505-N-NY430-4002

GULF OF ALASKA (May 5, 2021) – A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, lands 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 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley)

• Date Taken: 05.05.2021
• Date Posted: 05.06.2021 12:31
• Photo ID: 6633520
• VIRIN: 210505-N-NY430-4002
• Resolution: 6462x4308
• Size: 950.2 KB
• Location: GULF OF ALASKA