170123-N-LI768-440 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 23, 2017) Landing Craft Air Cushion 52, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed with the 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. Langer/Released)