210506-N-LD903-1024 GULF OF ALASKA (May 6, 2021) – Navy Lt. Richard Harrell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, stands by an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 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 jo
210506-N-LD903-1024 GULF OF ALASKA (May 6, 2021) – Navy Lt. Richard Harrell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, stands by an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 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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