170506-N-LI768-305 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship and it's amphibious ready group are returning from 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)