INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Walker directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, during takeoff from the flight deck of 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 Kristopher S. Haley)