170707-N-UT455-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 7, 2017) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Larry S. Carlson/Released)