190701-N-NB544-1058 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S.

190701-N-NB544-1058 GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joseph Onadia, from Detroit, signals to an AH-1Z Viper pilot, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), to start up rotors during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit team and is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operation in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

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