An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment at sea. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)