210503-M-UY835-1011 NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2021) – Marine Corps Cpl. Johan Hernandez, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks on the intercom of his aircraft prior to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of Northern Edge 2021. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21
210503-M-UY835-1011 NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2021) – Marine Corps Cpl. Johan Hernandez, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks on the intercom of his aircraft prior to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of Northern Edge 2021. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs.
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