ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 25, 2021) – U.S. Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Matthew Priest, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, positions himself in an MH-60S Sea Hawk as it prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)
Date Taken: | 02.25.2021 |
Date Posted: | 03.04.2021 06:35 |
Photo ID: | 6542005 |
VIRIN: | 210225-N-LR905-1049 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 1.46 MB |
Location: | ARABIAN GULF |
Web Views: | 23 |
Downloads: | 7 |
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