191104-N-LD903-1180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Gabriel West salutes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow/Released)