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 Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Maldonado)
Date Taken: | 12.21.2016 |
Date Posted: | 12.30.2016 00:01 |
Photo ID: | 3080894 |
VIRIN: | 161221-M-KJ317-070 |
Resolution: | 5472x3078 |
Size: | 1.01 MB |
Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
Web Views: | 37 |
Downloads: | 18 |
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