U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe the landing of an AH-1Z Super Cobra during flight operations on the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), Dec. 2. Marines from the 11th MEU are deployed with the San Diego as a part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group as a flexible, adaptable and persistent force in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)