USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (Dec. 27, 2016) U.S.
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USS MAKIN ISLAND, Gulf of Aden (Dec. 27, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Derrick Churchman, an MV-22 airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo after securing chains on a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey, assigned to on the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Dec. 27. At sea, static aircraft must be secured to the deck of the ship for safety of the crew. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April L. Price)
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27/12/2016
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