PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) underway in the western Pacific Ocean. The Makin Island ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The ships are deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Navy’s maritime strategy in the 3rd Fleet area of responsibility.

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