PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2022) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Austin Perron dons firefighting gear during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 12, 2022. Damage control drills are used both in port and underway to ensure that Sailors have the proper training to combat any casualty that may arise. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting integrated training operations with the 13th MEU in the U.S. 3rd Fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Analice C. Baker)