MAKIN ISLAND FLIGHT OPERATIONS
161230-N-LI768-095 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 30, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Katherine Candie-Anderson, from Nunda, N.Y., signals for an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)

Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer |  VIRIN: 161230-N-LI768-095.JPG