150217-N-KL846-183 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2015) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Pearl Harbor following a port visit. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is returning to homeport San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)