PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2021) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb 1. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)