PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Fidel Colin directs the launch of an F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 2. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)