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A jet prepares to land on a ship.

Landing Prep

An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in support of Northern Edge 2021 in the north Pacific near Alaska, May 6, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Heath Zeigler VIRIN: 210506-N-JC800-1070M.JPG
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