MAKIN ISLAND FLIGHT OPERATIONS [Image 158 of 164]

GULF OF ADEN

12.12.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin Langer 

U.S. Navy           

161212-N-LI768-112
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during Exercise Alligator Dagger. The unilateral exercise is designed to provide an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island (ARG) to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)

• Date Taken: 12.12.2016
• Date Posted: 12.20.2016 00:31
• Photo ID: 3068431
• VIRIN: 161212-N-LI768-112
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 1.4 MB
• Location: GULF OF ADEN