Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jonathan Patito signals to an EC-225 Super Puma helicopter from the flight deck of amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), April 17, 2023, during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) in the Philippines territorial waters. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73 logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and John P. Murtha, 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 Joshua Samoluk)
Date Taken: | 04.17.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.19.2023 04:39 |
Photo ID: | 7748112 |
VIRIN: | 230417-N-YT019-1250 |
Resolution: | 4993x3329 |
Size: | 704.71 KB |
Location: | SULU SEA |
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