Manny Machado, a third baseman for the San Diego Padres, poses for a photo with crew and fans on the flight deck aboard the wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) on Jan. 31. Players from the Padres visited service members and their families aboard the Makin Island to take photos, sign team memorabilia, and offer words of encouragement. Makin Island is currently home ported in San Diego. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Coté).
Sailors assist Luis Arraez, a first baseman for the San Diego Padres, with removing a firefighter ensemble on the flight deck aboard the wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island on Jan. 31. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Coté).
