PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Matthew Carson directs a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Dec. 3. 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)