The USS Makin Island ship is seen anchored in Hong Kong waters on August 20, 2014. Makin Island (LHD-8) a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the second ship of the US Navy to be named Makin Island, was laid down on February 14, 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and was christened on 19 August 2006. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
US Navy personnel on board the USS Makin Island speak below deck, in Hong Kong on August 20, 2014. Makin Island (LHD-8) a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the second ship of the US Navy to be named Makin Island, was laid down on February 14, 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and was christened on 19 August 2006. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
A US Marine Harrier Jump Jet is seen on the flight deck of the USS Makin Island, in Hong Kong on August 20, 2014. Makin Island (LHD-8) a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the second ship of the US Navy to be named Makin Island, was laid down on February 14, 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and was christened on 19 August 2006. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
A US Navy crew member on board the USS Makin Island walks along the flight deck, in Hong Kong on August 20, 2014. Makin Island (LHD-8) a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the second ship of the US Navy to be named Makin Island, was laid down on February 14, 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and was christened on 19 August 2006. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
US Navy personnel on board the USS Makin Island look out towards Hong Kong on August 20, 2014. Makin Island (LHD-8) a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the second ship of the US Navy to be named Makin Island, was laid down on February 14, 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and was christened on 19 August 2006. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
US Navy personnel on board the USS Makin Island look towards the ICC building (C) in Hong Kong on August 20, 2014. Makin Island (LHD-8) a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the second ship of the US Navy to be named Makin Island, was laid down on February 14, 2004 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and was christened on 19 August 2006. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
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