Makin Island Flight Operations [Image 6 of 11]

PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

11.28.2022

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

221129-N-VS068-2146

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 29, 2022) – Sailors move an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Nov. 29. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht)

• Date Taken: 11.28.2022
• Date Posted: 12.06.2022 20:58
• Photo ID: 7543818
• VIRIN: 221129-N-VS068-2146
• Resolution: 3966x2644
• Size: 891.36 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN