Marine amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 06, 2017) Marine amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer) File# 170706-N-LI768-681