171109-N-LI768-1254 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 9, 2017) — Capt. Mark A. Melson, outgoing commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Air Station North Island. Makin Island is in dry dock at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) for a depot-level maintenance availability. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer)

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