INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Steven Connell brazes a pipe aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore)