180308-N-LI768-1035 180308-N-LI768-1035 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zackary Tapia, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy-wide E-5 advancement exam at Naval Station San Diego. Makin Island is in dry dock at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company for a depot-level maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)