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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Matthew Carson, left, and Airman Sean Opalka direct an Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of a scheduled deployment to the region. As the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)
Date Taken: | 04.14.2021 |
Date Posted: | 04.16.2021 01:15 |
Photo ID: | 6601583 |
VIRIN: | 210414-N-LD903-1227 |
Resolution: | 6380x3912 |
Size: | 666.78 KB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 37 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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