PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Gumaro Mercado, right and Airman Jaylen Williams unwind a fuel hose 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 Jeremy Laramore)