Makin Island Flight Quarters [Image 67 of 97]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

01.02.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht 

USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 2, 2023) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Darien Haq directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 2, 2023. 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 docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht)

• Date Taken: 01.02.2023
• Date Posted: 01.12.2023 01:06
• Photo ID: 7585088
• VIRIN: 230102-N-VS068-2099
• Resolution: 5304x3536
• Size: 457.69 KB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA