170331-N-LI768-163 STRAIT OF MALACCA (March 31, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Strait of Malacca. The ship is the flagship of it's amphibious ready group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)