150106-N-WY954-207 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2015) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits on course during an underway replenishment. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), is 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 3rd Class Robin W. Peak/Released)