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U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alex Zamora, left, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise, May 20, 2026. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Pheona David)