The Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert Neller, address the Marines and Sailors of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in the Gulf of Aden Dec. 23, 2016. Neller visited the Makin Island to give holiday greetings and wishes to the service members currently deployed. During his speech Neller told the Marines that though they are separated from one family during the holidays, they have their second family alongside them and to look out for each other’s well-being.

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