191204-N-TF178-1043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore/Released)