161225-N-UT455-013 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 25, 2016) Sailors and Marines participate in the Christmas Day 5K run 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)