INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Leo Gonzales signals to raise an elevator 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)