GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 22, 2023) Sailors operate a rigid hull inflatable boat from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2023. Naval power projection capabilities underpin a broad spectrum of missions by allowing us to rapidly insert, support, and when appropriate, withdraw forces ashore; provide sea-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and fire support to forces ashore.The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael J. Lieberknecht)