170115-N-LI768-255 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 15, 2017) Capt. Brad Arthur, left, the executive officer of Amphibious Squadron 5, hands a package to Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Blaine Smith during a mail call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)