PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2021) An AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, takes off from 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 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)