170312-N-AA175-090 ARABIAN GULF (March 12, 2017) Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Garrett Fulton, left, explains landing craft air cushion (LCAC) operations to the Commanding Officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Capt. Mark A. Melson. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric Zeak/Released)