Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Chathan Holman, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs an MV-22B Osprey to take off from the flight deck, August 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons)
| Date Taken: | 08.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.19.2026 11:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9877348 |
| VIRIN: | 260817-N-GS866-1135 |
| Resolution: | 3658x2439 |
| Size: | 592.95 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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