150217-N-KL846-058 HONOLULU (Feb. 17, 2015) - Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Kirstin Wehman, a native of San Antonio, peers over the edge of an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter as it launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is returning to homeport San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)