Keywords: sailors war fighters warfighters war fighting warfighting fast flexible worldwide deployed on watch onwatch preserve peace preservepeace deter aggression deteraggression defend freedom defendfreedom heritage operate forward operateforward be ready beready tradition freedom protect commerce sea lanes sealanes liberty navy u.s. navy usnavy america united states unitedstates military war fighting first warfightingfirst nmcs navy media content service navymediacontentservice chinfo camp pendleton camppendleton calif. calif outdoor 150223-N-UK333-072: CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2015) Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) board MV-22 Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) as they prepare to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an off-load of personnel and equipment. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is returning to its homeport following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released) 150223-N-UK333-072: CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2015) Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) board MV-22 Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) as they prepare to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an off-load of personnel and equipment. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is returning to its homeport following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released) |