161223-N-LI768-059 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 23, 2016) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks with Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during an all hands call on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Neller visited Makin Island to speak with Sailors and Marines about the importance of their deployment during the holiday season. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)