The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), transit the South China Sea off the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing deterrence, humanitarian aid and disaster relief while supporting the Navy's maritime strategy in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)