161224-N-NR851-068 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 24, 2016) Cmdr. Thomas Ianucci, the command Chaplain, from Virginia Beach, Va., speaks to Sailors and Marines attending a Christmas Eve candlelight service on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). 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 2nd Class Dennis Grube)