USS Makin Island Deployment
161223-N-EW322-083 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 23, 2016) An SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), delivers pallets to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island ARG to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clark Lane)