SAN DIEGO (April 4, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith speaks with the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), on the flight deck during a visit to San Diego, April 4. MCPON Smith visited San Diego to meet with various local commands to engage with Sailors to discuss their concerns, quality of life issues and champion Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mike Gilday's "Get Real, Get Better" initiative. Get Real, Get Better is a call to action for every Navy leader to apply a set of Navy-proven leadership and problem-solving best practices that empower our people to achieve exceptional performance. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)