INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2021) U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an award ceremony 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)