A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to get submerged into water for his baptism in the well deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Nov. 21. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Y. Raga/Released)