PACIFIC OCEAN, (October 22, 2026) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo via DOW)