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Landing Craft, Air Cushion 64, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 9, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abraham Ramirez)