PACIFIC OCEAN, (October 21, 2026) -U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Isaiah Robles, assigned to aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), solders a resistor on a circuit card assembly in the micro miniature repair shop aboard Makin Island. Makin Island, flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo via DOW)