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210301-M-UY835-1008 ARABIAN GULF (March 1, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) guide a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), into position for takeoff from the flight deck of the ship during a U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Agile Combat Employment (ACE) event, March 1. AFCENT’s ACE capstone event enhances theater airpower competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening regional partnerships. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU 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 Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)
| Date Taken: | 03.01.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 03.10.2021 04:07 |
| Photo ID: | 6549769 |
| VIRIN: | 210302-M-UY835-1008 |
| Resolution: | 4595x3063 |
| Size: | 3.85 MB |
| Location: | ARABIAN GULF |
| Web Views: | 194 |
| Downloads: | 22 |
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