A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to execute take-off and landing procedures in preparation for deck landing qualifications aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during routine operations and integrated training off the coast of California, June 19, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fernando Cruz Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 06.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.07.2026 19:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9791651 |
| VIRIN: | 260619-M-LD316-1093 |
| Resolution: | 7538x5028 |
| Size: | 3.55 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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