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    USS Makin Island Conducts VM-22 Flight Operations [Image 4 of 6]

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    A Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is hovering just above the flight deck of a naval vessel, appearing to be in the process of landing. The scene takes place at sea under overcast skies, with flight deck crew members visible in the background. A second Osprey rotor assembly is partially visible in the foreground, indicating multiple aircraft are present on deck.

    PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.22.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 22, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.04.2026 13:40
    Photo ID: 9849133
    VIRIN: 260722-N-QT828-1012
    Resolution: 4076x2717
    Size: 2.08 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 27
    Downloads: 6

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    A military amphibious assault ship flight deck is shown with multiple MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and at least one helicopter parked and operating. Two Ospreys in the center appear to have their rotors spinning, suggesting active flight operations or engine runs. Deck crew in colored jerseys are visible performing various flight deck duties in overcast, open-ocean conditions.
    A Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft is hovering just above the flight deck of a naval vessel, appearing to be in the process of landing. The scene takes place at sea under overcast skies, with flight deck crew members visible in the background. A second Osprey rotor assembly is partially visible in the foreground, indicating multiple aircraft are present on deck.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identified as an MV-22 Osprey, is captured in the process of taking off or landing on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The aircraft displays the number '00' on its fuselage and is in helicopter mode with rotors tilted upward. The overcast sky and open ocean are visible in the background, suggesting open-water operations.
    A naval aviation mechanic in a green jersey and protective helmet is performing maintenance on a helicopter rotor head assembly inside what appears to be an aircraft carrier hangar bay. The technician is working on the main rotor hub of a military helicopter marked with the number '53'. The setting is an enclosed hangar deck with visible overhead structural beams.

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