SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 15, 2023) Yeoman 3rd Class Joseph Shortino, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer, signals to the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a man overboard recovery drill, April 15. Man overboard drills are a critical element of vessel safety and are designed to prepare the crew to jump into action quickly in the event of a crew member falling overboard. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Anchorage and amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serves as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)