120212-N-DX615-043 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 12, 2012) Capt. Humberto L. Quintanilla II reads his orders, as Capt. Donald R. Cuddington stands by to assume command of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is the command ship for PHIBRON 5 and is deployed, along with embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communi


120212-N-DX615-043 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 12, 2012) Capt. Humberto L. Quintanilla II reads his orders, as Capt. Donald R. Cuddington stands by to assume command of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is the command ship for PHIBRON 5 and is deployed, along with embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg/Released) US Navy 120212-N-DX615-043 Capt. Humberto L. Quintanilla II reads his orders, as Capt. Donald R. Cuddington stands by to assume command of Amphibio


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