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241025-N-UN585-2002 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 25, 2024) - Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents an award to a group of Sailors from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), for the ship's second place win at Surface Line Week 2024. The weeklong competition, hosted by Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, highlights professional and athletic skills while enhancing Surface Warfare culture, connectedness, and team building among the Surface Force. More than 1,000 Sailors, Marines and Department of the Navy civilians are expected to participate. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)