U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, (October 14, 2026) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. [ ], a combat cargo Marine assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), fires a .50-caliber machine gun during live-fire training aboard Makin Island, Oct. 15, 2026. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo via DOW)