191202-N-TF178-1078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2019) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Donovan Pierce performs maintenance on a gas turbine engine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore/Released)