Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Carlos Campbell, from Pensacola, Fla., signals an AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) to launch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).
Summary
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Carlos Campbell, from Pensacola, Fla., signals an AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) to launch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl) File# 141217-N-KL846-146
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17/12/2014 - 17/12/2014
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