INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Steven Connell lights a torch for brazing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, flagship of the Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore)