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230120-N-VS068-1128

230120-N-VS068-1128 Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christian Rosales, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tends to a simulated casualty aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 20, 2023 in the South China Sea. Hospital corpsman (HM) assist in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability and injury using medical aid and preventative medical procedures. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht)