170406-N-LI768-033 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to the engineering department stand in formation during an inspection in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an inspection. The ship is the flagship of its 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)