Sailors man the rails on board the amphibious assault

Sailors man the rails on board the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship returns to San Diego following a seven-month maiden deployment. The ship's unique hybrid propulsion system led to a fuel savings of more than $15 million dollars over the course of deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released)