Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jean Petitfrere, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), supervises while a landing craft, air cushion, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, inflates in the well deck during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training (QUART) 26.2, Jan. 27, 2026. QUART is a joint training exercise, involving the integration of multiple units from I Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. 3rd Fleet, designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson)
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.28.2026 14:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9496920 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-N-BT627-1171 |
| Resolution: | 4882x3255 |
| Size: | 2.18 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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