U.S. Navy Chaplain Stephen Chapman, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), leads a prayer before an upcoming surgery, Aug 17, 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 Eric Nelson)
| Date Taken: | 08.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 12:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9875232 |
| VIRIN: | 260816-N-BT627-1040 |
| Resolution: | 3345x2230 |
| Size: | 1.11 MB |
| Location: | US |
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