191203-N-LD903-2022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) A Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow/Released)