PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Zachary Rowe performs pre-fire maintenance on an MK 38 – 25 mm machine gun aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)