160502-N-UT455-080SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2016) – USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Executive Officer Capt. Mark Melson explains the ship’s bridge to foreign defense attachés during a tour of the amphibious assault ship. More than 40 defense attachés from around the world visited Makin Island in order to enhance their understanding of shipboard life and Makin Island’s missions and capabilities. Makin Island is home ported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. David Gardner/Released)