EAST CHINA SEA (Mar. 16, 2023) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), chock and chain a MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, on the ship’s flight deck during forward arming and refueling ship (FARS) operations, while sailing in the East China Sea, Mar. 16. Makin Island and America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, conducted FARS operations in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely operating with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas B. Contant)
Date Taken: | 03.16.2023 |
Date Posted: | 03.19.2023 01:24 |
Photo ID: | 7688600 |
VIRIN: | 230316-N-BX791-1243 |
Resolution: | 5294x3128 |
Size: | 914.83 KB |
Location: | EAST CHINA SEA |
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