160209-N-WY954-275 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 9, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles from the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, Alpha Company, 1st Platoon enter the well deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robin W. Peak/Released)