INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work on the ship's flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)