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A U.S. signalman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island communicates with lighter, amphibious resupply, cargo vehicles during the ship's well deck operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 13, 2014. The Makin Island is conducting sea trials.

WELL DECK SIGNAL

A U.S. signalman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island communicates with lighter, amphibious resupply, cargo vehicles during the ship's well deck operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 13, 2014. The Makin Island is conducting sea trials.

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