5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson, from Los Angeles, signals to an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, to launch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Cl

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5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson, from Los Angeles, signals to an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, to launch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/released)

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