190305-N-OE873-1046 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 5, 2019) Sailors assigned to air department conduct an aviation fire drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island Air Department maintains their readiness to combat any aviation casualty through consistent and dynamic training. Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting a depot-level maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Asher Allen/Released)