170407-N-OE873-156 HONG KONG (April 7, 2017) From right, Chief Boatswain�s Mate Lody Quinola, from Fresno, Calif., Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Nathalie Moffith, from Junction City, Kan., and Boatswain�s Mate 3rd Class Tevin Blalark, from Las Vegas, observe the release of the anchor chain as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) arrives in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit. Makin Island, the flagship for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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 Asher Allen/Released)