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    15th MEU F-35B Lightning II departs the USS Makin Island off the Somali Coast [Image 2 of 5]

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    15th MEU F-35B Lightning II departs the USS Makin Island off the Somali Coast

    INDIAN OCEAN

    12.22.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall 

    Joint Task Force-Quartz

    201222-M-PQ459-1026 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU conduct operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of OOQ. The mission of OOQ is to relocate U.S. Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

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    Date Taken: 12.22.2020
    Date Posted: 12.29.2020 10:23
    Photo ID: 6469457
    VIRIN: 201222-M-PQ459-1027
    Resolution: 4271x2847
    Size: 3.85 MB
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN

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