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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Estepa directs an F-35B Lighting II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for takeoff aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 7, 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 amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks 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 Kendra Helmbrecht)
| Date Taken: | 04.07.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 04.17.2023 02:35 |
| Photo ID: | 7742212 |
| VIRIN: | 230407-N-VS068-1295 |
| Resolution: | 5892x2932 |
| Size: | 780.34 KB |
| Location: | SEA OF JAPAN |
| Web Views: | 73 |
| Downloads: | 9 |
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