A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 513 prepares to take off aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Aug. 22, 2012, in San Diego. Makin Island conducted routine operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kory Alsberry/Released)