PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel readiness rehearsal. 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)