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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class James Richardson prepares to launch an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), March 29, 2023, in the Sea of Japan. 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 Makin Island 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 MEU 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 Joshua Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 03.29.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 04.04.2023 05:49 |
| Photo ID: | 7720858 |
| VIRIN: | 230329-N-EI127-2026 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 980.49 KB |
| Location: | SEA OF JAPAN |
| Web Views: | 30 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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