PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2020) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dalen Evans directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Scorpions of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSC) 49 on approach to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)