An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released) USS Makin Island 141021-N-KL846-015

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