190517-N-GD018-1118 ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nicholas Hawkins, from Houston, signals an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) are conducting joint operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations. The ABECSG and KSGARG, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, are prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend forces and int
190517-N-GD018-1118 ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nicholas Hawkins, from Houston, signals an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264 to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) are conducting joint operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations. The ABECSG and KSGARG, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, are prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend forces and interests in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Smalley/Released)
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