Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 30. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU provide a versatile, sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/Released) USS Makin Island daily operations 141230-M-HU038-035

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