161109-N-LI768-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2016) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 test their aircrew endurance vests aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Group in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)