PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2020) Two U.S. Navy aviation boatswain�s mates (handling) assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) direct an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for takeoff from the flight deck of the ship. 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)