USS Makin Island conducts flight ops in Pacific Ocean

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Grant Alexander, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), signals to a MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, as it takes off from the flight deck, Dec. 4, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abraham Ramirez)