Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Maldonado | U.S. Navy | 12.21.2016
U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21, 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin Langer | U.S. Navy | 10.22.2016
161022-N-LI768-238 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2016) Marines depart a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Navy’s maritime strategy......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin Langer | U.S. Navy | 10.22.2016
161022-N-LI768-312 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2016) Chief Petty Officer Patrick Guillermo directs an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin Langer | U.S. Navy | 10.22.2016
161022-N-LI768-059 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2016) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Navy’s maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S.......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Clark Lane | U.S. Navy | 10.14.2016
161014-N-EW322-049 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), prepares to take off from the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Navy’s maritime strategy in the U.S.......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin Langer | U.S. Navy | 04.08.2016
160816-N-LI768-121 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication......
