Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Hilary Munoz, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Maria Chavez Valadez, right, signal to an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 49, on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 22, 2026. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson)
| Date Taken: | 01.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.24.2026 22:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9491459 |
| VIRIN: | 260122-N-BT627-1304 |
| Resolution: | 5280x3520 |
| Size: | 765.12 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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