The Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer, Capt. Mark A. Melson, right, speaks with the Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly on the ship’s flight deck, Dec. 16, 2016. The USS Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group to the 5th Fleet area of operations to support Exercise Alligator Dagger and maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

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