Keywords: uss makin island ussmakinisland lhd 8 lhd8 11th meu 11thmeu 5th fleet area of responsibility 5thfleetareaofresponsibility outdoor 120408-N-DX615-113 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 8, 2012) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268, Reinforced, deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), participates in an exercise in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released) 120408-N-DX615-113 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 8, 2012) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268, Reinforced, deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), participates in an exercise in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released) |