PACIFIC OCEAN (September 16, 2016) – Commander, Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, center, tours the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) with Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, right, and Air Officer Cmdr. Chad Falgout. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting integrated training with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the Southern California coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin M. Langer)