PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6,2022) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez)