180911-N-TF178-1032 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 11, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Zeak, left, salutes as Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Stepan raises the national ensign aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting a depot-level maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Laramore/Released)