220411-N-IV962-2171 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2022) – Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Yuriy Dyshkant directs an F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 12aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 11. Pilots perform deck landing qualifications to practice shipboard takeoffs and landings. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship underway conducting routine operations in 3rd Fleet.

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