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    Makin Island LCAC Operations

    221207-N-IV962-1032

    PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 7, 2022) – A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 7, 2022. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nadia Lund)

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    Date Taken: 12.07.2022
    Date Posted: 12.14.2022 00:54
    Photo ID: 7554011
    VIRIN: 221207-N-IV962-1032
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 820.1 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA

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