Sideboys render honors to Rear Adm. Mark Melson, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, on the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a visit to the ship Jan. 10, 2023. Melson is a prior commanding officer of Makin Island, and is now referred to as ‘Raider 6’ by the ship’s crew. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance in
Sideboys render honors to Rear Adm. Mark Melson, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, on the quarterdeck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a visit to the ship Jan. 10, 2023. Melson is a prior commanding officer of Makin Island, and is now referred to as ‘Raider 6’ by the ship’s crew. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Size: 6302px × 4201px
Photo credit: © Operation 2023 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: mki, navy, sailor
