PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2021) – A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK22), Dec. 2. SK22 is a 1st Marine Division led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)

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