U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) signal to U.S. Marines piloting an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, on the flight deck of USS Makin Island, as a part of deck landing qualifications during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 27, 2026. QUART enhances the warfighting proficiency of the Navy-Marine Corps team. This routine training forges a more integrated and lethal force, ensuring our Marines and Sailors are prepared to respond to crisis and win in conflict. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni)
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.29.2026 03:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9497846 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-M-EF648-1018 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 3.17 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 15 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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