190307-N-GQ458-1018 SAN DIEGO (March 7, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Clayton Chapman, from Oak Park, Illinois, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), cleans an M4 carbine in the ship’s secondary armory. Weapons maintenance is conducted to ensure watch standers have a reliable weapon at all times. Makin Island, home-ported in San Diego, is conducting a depot-level maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Breum/Released)