PACIFIC OCEAN (April 27, 2022) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Spell removes the chain stopper from an anchor chain in the foc'sle during an anchor drop test aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Boatswain's mates conduct, direct, supervise and train ship handling, anchoring, mooring and towing operations, cargo handling, lifesaving equipment handling and related equipment maintenance. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)