PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Darien Haq signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during an ammunition offload aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 10, 2023, in the Pacific Ocean. Sea Hawk missions include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, surveillance, communications relay, combat search and rescue, naval gunfire support and logistics support. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Minh-Thy Chu)