190731-N-VH054-0004 SAN DIEGO (July 31, 2019) Airman Bret Searles paints an aviation boatswain’s mate symbol aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). This is a painting unique to Makin Island and represents the aviation boatswain’s mates who work on and maintain the flight deck. Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting a depot-level maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Harry Andrew D. Gordon/Released)