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Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Dominick Sanchez, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), left, fires an M18 pistol during a live-fire qualification in the Pacific Ocean, Oct 4, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kaitlyn Ratliff)