170505-N-LI768-020 PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Capt. Mark A. Melson, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), welcomes Sailors' and Marines' friends and family members aboard during the commencement of the ship’s tiger cruise. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is returning to San Diego following a 7-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)