PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Paul Estepa directs a UH-1Y Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island has the ability to embark and support all Marine aviation assets including the MV-22 Osprey and the F-35B Lightning II. Makin Island, flagship of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nadia Lund)