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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 23, 2014) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jared D. Ruff, embarked with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 5, prepares to assist in a laparoscopic appendectomy aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 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 Seaman Dennis Grube/Released)
141223-N-NR851-077
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 23, 2014) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jared D. Ruff, embarked with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 5, prepares to assist in a laparoscopic appendectomy aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 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 Seaman Dennis Grube/Released)