Makin Island Completes Vertical Replenishment
161202-N-LI768-0165TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 2, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), rests on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship as USS Somerset (LPD 25), left, and the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) cruise along side during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)