221204-N-VS068-1503 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 4, 2022) – A Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter, takes off from dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea with amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 4, 2022. Replenishments-at-sea ensure the crew receives and maintains an adequate food supply, as well as transporting mail and packages from the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating
221204-N-VS068-1503 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 4, 2022) – A Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter, takes off from dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) during a replenishment-at-sea with amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 4, 2022. Replenishments-at-sea ensure the crew receives and maintains an adequate food supply, as well as transporting mail and packages from the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) 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.
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