170123-N-LI768-386 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 23, 2017) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board Landing Craft, Air Cushion 32, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed with its amphibious ready group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. LangerReleased)