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141005-N-GT710-267 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2014) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) signals an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft launching from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lawrence Davis/Released)