220413-N-VS068-2020 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 13, 2022) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jonathan Walker, right, and Airman Kory Vogel direct a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, during takeoff from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 13. Aviation Boatswain’s Mates direct the movement and spotting of aircraft ashore and afloat. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in 3rd Fleet.

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