170323-N-OE873-008 ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) prior to a replenishment-at-sea. Makin Island 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 Asher Allen/Released)