191205-N-LD903-1031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2019) Chief Boatswain’s Mate Archie Sharp observes well deck operations 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)