170331-N-LI768-049 INDIAN OCEAN (March 31, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sydney Thrasher, middle, leads a hose team during an aviation fire drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)