160920-N-UT455-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2016) – An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of southern California in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Larry S. Carlson/Released)