SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 2, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Darien Haq directs an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 2, 2023. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and the amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is on a scheduled deployment with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Martinez)