160915-N-UT455-205 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 15, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) underway off the coast of Southern California. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is working with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U. S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Larry S. Carlson)