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Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Raymond Henry, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and a native of Compton, California, left, performs a barrel swap during a .50 cal machine gun qualification, Aug. 2, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Micah Malala)