200411-N-VH054-0031 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawks, assigned to the �Wildcards� of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)