Lance Cpl. Michael Evans, from Los Angeles and assigned

Lance Cpl. Michael Evans, from Los Angeles and assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), checks his bearings after an amphibious landing training exercise in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) maintains its readiness to promote long-term regional security by conducting regularly scheduled, recurring exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)