INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2021) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). 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 Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)