190312-N-JO829-1011 SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Jose T. Lugo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes a maintenance and material management (3M) qualification test. The 3M program requires ship specific qualifications to perform and manage maintenance aboard the ship. Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting a depot-level maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead/Released)