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U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Bendron Averett, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), prepares to launch an F-35B Lightning II, attached to Fixed-Wing Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, on the flight deck, July 28, 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 2nd Class Micah Malala)
| Date Taken: | 07.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.04.2026 13:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9849281 |
| VIRIN: | 260728-N-CB007-1065 |
| Resolution: | 6549x4366 |
| Size: | 2.02 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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