PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nicholas Fareri directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during takeoff on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 8. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)