170429-N-LI768-363 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), hovers beside the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a functional check flight. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are returning from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)