161224-N-UT455-129 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 24, 2016) Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Lynee Jackson, from Honolulu, Hawaii, left, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Coleman Johnson, from Lincoln, Neb., pass the flame during the Christmas Eve candlelight service held 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 Petty Officer 1st Class Larry S. Carlson)