PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2020) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), conduct flight operations in preparation for live-fire exercises at Pohakuloa Training Area Hawaii. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)