191207-N-LD903-1081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise. Makin Island is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow/Released)