PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Fidel Colin, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for takeoff from the flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting at-sea training events in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)