U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James Wellons, left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Navy Capt. Ryan Conole, the commanding officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, the commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and Lt. Gen. Michael Nakonieczny, the deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, observe training on the well deck of USS Makin Island during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 26, 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. Wellons is a native of Virginia. Canole is a native of Massachusetts. Devore is a native of Tennessee. Nakonieczny is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni)
| Date Taken: | 01.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2026 19:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9501551 |
| VIRIN: | 260127-M-EF648-1057 |
| Resolution: | 3375x5060 |
| Size: | 2.34 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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