170204-N-UT455-005 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to land aboard 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 1st Class Larry S. Carlson/Released)