PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2022) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Trent Warren, engineer, and Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Erik Gajewski, navigator, depart the welldeck of a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 8, 2022. 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 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)