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    Makin Island Participates in Balikatan 23

    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    04.12.2023

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eloise Johnson 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, departs the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. 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 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)

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    Date Taken: 04.12.2023
    Date Posted: 04.25.2023 07:33
    Photo ID: 7759732
    VIRIN: 230412-N-XK047-1110
    Resolution: 5388x4343
    Size: 972.44 KB
    Location: U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

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