PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Matthew Carson directs an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during take-off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 6, 2022. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley)