A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's

A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force fires at a target aboard USS Makin Island Jan. 20. The unit is currently deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, which is a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force. The group is also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.