SAN DIEGO (April 28, 2022) Quartermaster 2nd Class Hezekiah Smith performs maintenance on a starboard side navigation light aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Navigation lights are used to ensure the ship transits safely at night. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore)