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221207-N-XK047-2269
PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 7, 2022) – Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Anthony Niebla, left, and Electrician’s Mate Senior Chief Eli Hollis approach amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, 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 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)
| Date Taken: | 12.07.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 12.14.2022 00:53 |
| Photo ID: | 7554058 |
| VIRIN: | 221207-N-XK047-2269 |
| Resolution: | 6508x4387 |
| Size: | 464.1 KB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 20 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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