POINT LOMA, Calif. (April 8, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Gumaro Mercado connects a seven-inch receiving hose to the fuel receiver while amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) receives fuel at Naval Base Point Loma. Navy warships require a certain amount of fuel to keep the ship's service diesel generators and onboard equipment operational. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nadia Lund)