One of the more daring feats during the Libyan revolt was the rescue of a downed U.S. Air Force pilot by Marines from ships in the Mediterranean.
In the event such a rescue is needed again somewhere, Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship Makin Island were part of a rescue exercise at Camp Pendleton over the Labor Day weekend.
The Marines, from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will deploy in coming months.
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Photo: The Makin Island off the Camp Pendleton coast at sunset. Credit: Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn
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