PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2021) Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Matthew Carson, right, trains Aviation Boatswain�s Mate (Handling) Airman Alex Jones on landing signals while directing an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 24, on the flight deck 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)