191211-N-LD903-1029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) –
191211-N-LD903-1029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) – Sailors perform a vertical replenishment with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, aboard th... More
Lt. Leo Arnone, a U.S. Navy Catholic chaplain assigned
Lt. Leo Arnone, a U.S. Navy Catholic chaplain assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), leads Easter Mass at a forward operating base for U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to the 11th Ma... More
George Shultz, former Secretary of State, poses with
George Shultz, former Secretary of State, poses with Maj. Katia Garcia, I Marine Expeditionary Force Regional Plans Officer, at the San Francisco Fleet Week 2012 Senior Leadership Seminar aboard the USS Makin I... More
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) disembarks the well
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) disembarks the well deck of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during the Malaysia United States Amphibious Exercise (MALUS AMPHEX). Comstock, part of the Makin Islan... More
200318-N-LD903-1031 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2020)
200318-N-LD903-1031 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2020) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Brain Crosby dons a firefighting ensemble (FFE) during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2020) – An MV-22 Osprey from
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2020) – An MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (Reinforced) 164, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin... More
190930-N-LD903-2161 Rear Adm. John E. Gumbleton salutes
190930-N-LD903-2161 Rear Adm. John E. Gumbleton salutes Vice Adm. Scott D. Conn, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, during a change of command ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Durin... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) – Amphibious transport
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) – Amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) and the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) participate in an amphibious ready group drill while conducting routine op... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (October
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (October 21, 2016) - Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (left), shakes hands with Staff Sgt. David Henninger, a platoon ser... More
190307-N-LI768-1036 SAN DIEGO (March 7, 2019) – Information
190307-N-LI768-1036 SAN DIEGO (March 7, 2019) – Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Derek Rennie, from Goodyear, Ariz., left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Jeffrey Falcon, Kirb... More
190311-N-LI768-1282 SAN DIEGO (March 11, 2019) – Ensign
190311-N-LI768-1282 SAN DIEGO (March 11, 2019) – Ensign Mack Jones, from Seabrook, Texas, performs a baton strike on Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Sheldon Limehouse, from Long Island, N.Y., after being sprayed with ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2020) – The amphibious assault
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2020) – The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island’s (LHD 8) is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Bergh)
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Sgt.
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Sgt. Allen Cass, left, Lance Cpl. David Lafond center, and Sgt. Douglas Farrell, landing support specialists with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logisti... More
180308-N-LI768-1039 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Boatswain’s
180308-N-LI768-1039 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ahmir Meadows, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy-wide E5 advancement exam on board Naval B... More
201026-N-GA608-0054 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2020) –
201026-N-GA608-0054 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2020) – Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Wilner Sision operates a munitions elevator during an ammo on-load aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).... More
191105-N-LR905-2639 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 05, 2019) –
191105-N-LR905-2639 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 05, 2019) – An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, flies over the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Nov. 5. Makin I... More
191107-N-LR905-1063 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) –
191107-N-LR905-1063 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jared Remsing, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Skyler Campbell direct an UH-1Y Venom h... More
190830-N-LD903-4030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 30, 2019) –
190830-N-LD903-4030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 30, 2019) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) sweep aqueous film forming foam from the hangar bay deck. Makin Island is underway con... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2019) – Culinary Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2019) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ayanda Sanders prepares pot-roast for supper aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routin... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2019) – Culinary Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2019) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ayanda Sanders prepares pot-roast for supper aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway conducting routin... More
Lt. j.g. Aaron Diaz speaks to a group of students during
Lt. j.g. Aaron Diaz speaks to a group of students during an Association of Naval Surface Officers sponsored "Youth Day" tour of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The association is holding i... More
190311-N-LI768-1085 SAN DIEGO (March 11, 2019) – Aviation
190311-N-LI768-1085 SAN DIEGO (March 11, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Javier Perez, from Austin, Texas, performs a mechanical advantage control hold take-down of Master-at-Arms 3r... More
A Military Sealift Command contracted SA-330J Puma
A Military Sealift Command contracted SA-330J Puma helicopter delivers supplies on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a vertical replenishment. Comstock, ... More
201018-N-IV962-1107 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) –
201018-N-IV962-1107 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joseph Walker, assigned to Fleet Surgical Team 1, intubates a simulation mannequin during a medical training exercise aboard the a... More
200116-N-GA608-1009 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 16, 2020) – Personnel
200116-N-GA608-1009 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 16, 2020) – Personnel Specialist 1st Class Joanna James takes the Chief Petty Officer advancement exam aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Isla... More
(Left) Lance Cpl. Dionte McClain, a motor transport
(Left) Lance Cpl. Dionte McClain, a motor transport mechanic with Maintenance Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Tampa Bay Fla. native, shows Paul, age 11, the different ... More
Quartermaster 2nd Class Eden Cobb, a native of Marysville,
Quartermaster 2nd Class Eden Cobb, a native of Marysville, Ohio, reports the distance measurement between dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff while aboard the amphibiou... More
A CH-46E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red
A CH-46E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is ... More
Seaman Paul Ludlam heaves mooring lines from the amphibious
Seaman Paul Ludlam heaves mooring lines from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island as the ship pulls into Singapore for a scheduled port visit. Makin Island is on its maiden deployment and conducting ope... More
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), offload equipment from CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, during sustainment training in D'Arta Plage,... More
U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners
U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (VMM-163)(Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (L... More
190328-N-LI768-1018 SAN DIEGO (March 28, 2019) – Damage
190328-N-LI768-1018 SAN DIEGO (March 28, 2019) – Damage Controlman Fireman Lee Venenoso, from Nampa, Idaho, uses a thermal imager to inspect main machinery room number one during a damage control drill aboard ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt.
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt. Curtiss Dwyer, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads a passage from the Bible during a Christ... More
190501-N-LD903-1076 SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2019) – Command
190501-N-LD903-1076 SAN DIEGO (May 1, 2019) – Command Master Chief Neal Olds, Capt. Christopher Westphal, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and Capt. Thomas Ulmer, the ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2020) – Lt. Dave Arnott, a
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2020) – Lt. Dave Arnott, a chaplain assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), lays to rest the cremains of Lt. Cmdr. Samuel E. Walling during a burial at sea aboard a... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2020) – An F-35B Lightning
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 10, 2020) – An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 also known as the Flying Leathernecks, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious as... More
Col. Matthew G. Trollinger, commanding officer, 11th
Col. Matthew G. Trollinger, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Marines during the 239th Marine Corps Birthday cake-cutting ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isla... More
Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd
Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a night live-fire range during sustainment training in D'Arta Plage, Djibouti, Dec. 6.... More
Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd
Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a night live-fire range during sustainment training in D'Arta Plage, Djibouti, Dec. 6.... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious assault ship
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) returns to home port Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Feb. 2... More
201023-N-IV962-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2020) –
201023-N-IV962-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2020) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Jeffery Gentry, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, currently embarked with the amphibious assault s... More
191107-N-LR905-1264 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) –
191107-N-LR905-1264 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dalen Evans observes an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469,... More
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Matthew
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Matthew Francis (right) passes a bag of mud that was removed from a drainage trench to Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Reynaldo Aurellano during a community ... More
Physical readiness test, San Diego, California
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) take the physical readiness test at Admiral Prout Field House at Naval Base San Diego. The test is a semi-annual examination of a sailor'... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), Oct. 22. The Mak... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2020) – Fire Controlman 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2020) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class John Miller, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island’s (LHD 8), secures a handrail on the missile deck. Makin Island is conducting rout... More
190826-N-NY430-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2019) Sailors
190826-N-NY430-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2019) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) loosen mooring lines in the fo’c’sle, Aug. 26. Makin Island is c... More
SAN DIEGO (June 12, 2020) – Quartermaster 1st Class
SAN DIEGO (June 12, 2020) – Quartermaster 1st Class Sergio Vega raises Capt. Thomas Ulmer’s commissioning pennant during a change of command aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Is... More
An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter
An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 Reinforced, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Odell Hardy speaks to a
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Odell Hardy speaks to a group of students aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as part of an Association of Naval Services Officers sponsored "Youth Day" tour o... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2020) – Fireman Frank Nieroda
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2020) – Fireman Frank Nieroda and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Desmond Pavitt man a firehose during a firefighting training evolution aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) –Gas Turbine Systems
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) –Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Cameron Oldfield assists in the replacement of a sea water valve aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island,... More
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class George Vonada scans
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class George Vonada scans mail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. The ship received more than 5,000 pounds of mail during a brief stop in Singapore. Makin Island is on... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk,
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 picks up supplies from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) d... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) –Fireman Joshua Spencer
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) –Fireman Joshua Spencer assists in the replacement of a sea water valve aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conductin... More
Lt. Dominic Ottoboni, with the San Francisco Fire
Lt. Dominic Ottoboni, with the San Francisco Fire Department, teaches search-and-rescue techniques over a makeshift collapsed structure here Oct. 8. Marines and sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit a... More
201224-N-LD903-2010 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) –
201224-N-LD903-2010 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – Seaman Tunisa Pin looks out over the Indian Ocean aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th... More
210126-N-LD903-1088 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2021) –
210126-N-LD903-1088 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanaceman 3rd Class Nina Kim fires a MK 38 – 25 mm machine gun system during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ... More
Cpl. Tyler J. Garr, right, a field radio operator with
Cpl. Tyler J. Garr, right, a field radio operator with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Lake Havasu, Ariz., native, teaches Marines with... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Ian Evangelista, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), prepares to hoist up a flag. Makin Island is conducting routine operations i... More
180308-N-LI768-1027 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Culinary
180308-N-LI768-1027 SAN DIEGO (March 8, 2018) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Amber McMillian, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy-wide E5 advancement exam on board Na... More
191104-N-LD903-1205 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1205 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Douglas Flakes, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Malique Kenoly perform a replenishment-at-sea exercise with a MH-60S S... More
200417-N-TF178-1137 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2020)
200417-N-TF178-1137 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2020) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Art Taylor, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Cuyler Thompson assemble a guided bomb unit (GBU) 12 aboard the amphibious a... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines assume their “warrior’s stance” as they prepare to take a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program test aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island... More
SAN DIEGO (Sep. 12, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious
SAN DIEGO (Sep. 12, 2019) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) take the E-5 advancement exam. Every six months eligible Sailors have the opportunity to take the advancement exam. ... More
191025-N-LR905-1039 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) –
191025-N-LR905-1039 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Arvin Espedido, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Kennedy Ogene, assigned to the amphibious assa... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – Quartermaster 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – Quartermaster 3rd class Tevin Marshall raises and lowers flags, pennants, and day shapes during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island... More
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice techniques as part of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) “brown belt” training session aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islan... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) debarks from the stern gate of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) caring U.S. Marines and their light armored vehicles during an amphibious assault rehearsa... More
191204-N-TF178-1057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) –
191204-N-TF178-1057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) – An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island... More
191101-N-LR905-2074 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) –
191101-N-LR905-2074 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) – Executive Officer Capt. Thomas Ulmer, left, and Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Westphal oversee navigation operations in the pilot house of the amphibiou... More
201222-N-LR905-1307 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) -
201222-N-LR905-1307 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of th... More
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a recurring, regularly scheduled quick reaction force rehearsal aboard the amphib... More
201008-N-LD903-1088 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2020) –
201008-N-LD903-1088 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2020) – Sailors prepare to launch an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious ... More
201108-N-IV962-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2020) –
201108-N-IV962-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2020) – U.S. Navy Senior Chief Culinary Specialist James Parrott prepares chicken aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibi... More
151021-N-UN340-008 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2015) Lt. Cmdr.
151021-N-UN340-008 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Ron Harmon, Electronic Maintenance Officer assigned USS Makin Island (LHD 8) briefs Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command’s (SPAWAR) and ship’s company p... More
201009-N-LR905-2005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) –
201009-N-LR905-2005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lukasz Lewandowski, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs mainte... More
Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Color
Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Color Guard rehearse their drill movements prior to marching in the Italian Heritage Day parade, during the 2012 San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 07, 2012. From Oct. 3... More
Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I
Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation for the pre-game show at the San Francisco 49er's game at Candlestick Park for San Francisco Fleet Week 2012, Oct... More
191106-N-LD903-2110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2019) -
191106-N-LD903-2110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2019) - Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) receives fuel from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a replenishment at sea. Makin Island... More
A Marine conducts maintenance on an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter
A Marine conducts maintenance on an AH-1Z Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. Makin Island and emb... More
181111-N-TF178 SAN DIEGO—Chief Aviation Electrician’s
181111-N-TF178 SAN DIEGO—Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Randy Griffeth Jr. stands with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island’s (LHD 8) duty section five, and salutes the national ensign during a cerem... More
200417-N-TF178-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2020)
200417-N-TF178-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2020) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Noah Milner, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Stephon Wilson inspect the fins of a guided bomb unit (GBU) 12 aboard th... More
200116-N-GA608-1006 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 16, 2020) –
200116-N-GA608-1006 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 16, 2020) – Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jesse Beltran takes the Chief Petty Officer advancement exam aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, h... More
Cpl. Louis A. Kponton, 31, a supply administration
Cpl. Louis A. Kponton, 31, a supply administration clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, crawls through a simulated collapsed structure here Oct. 8. The San Francisco Fire Department provided Marines and sa... More
A Central Michigan University educator speaks to sailors
A Central Michigan University educator speaks to sailors and Marines during the "No Zebras, No Excuses" sexual assault prevention and response program aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)... More
Cmdr. Scott T. Tasin, commanding officer of the Whidbey
Cmdr. Scott T. Tasin, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) fires a 9mm pistol on the flight deck during a small arms live fire qualification. Comstock is on a s... More
190314-N-LI768-1008 SAN DIEGO (March 14, 2019) – Aviation
190314-N-LI768-1008 SAN DIEGO (March 14, 2019) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Raider Peralta, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), takes the Navy wide advancement exam on the ship... More
Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct insertion exercises from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter into a combat rubber raiding craft. The 11th MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious assa... More
190930-N-LY160-0112 SAN DIEGO (September 30, 2019)
190930-N-LY160-0112 SAN DIEGO (September 30, 2019) – Rear Adm. Cedric E. Pringle, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Three, orders the lowering of his flag pennant during the Commander, Expeditionary Strike ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2020) – U.S Maine Corps Sgt.
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2020) – U.S Maine Corps Sgt. GianMarco Parnell, a reconnaissance Marine with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks his sights during weapons manip... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) –Airman Peter Bahena
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) –Airman Peter Bahena uses a Naval firefighting thermal imager (NFTI) during a fire drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San D... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 Reinforced takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. Makin Island is... More
191026-N-LD903-1134 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) –
191026-N-LD903-1134 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Lucas Trachsel, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), dons a fire fighting ensemble (FFE) d... More
191026-N-LD903-1192 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) –
191026-N-LD903-1192 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – Aviation Boatwain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Alston Adams, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), stands by on the flight deck dur... More
201021-N-IV962-2009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) –
201021-N-IV962-2009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Austin Washington directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, a... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea (November 10, 2016) - Maj.
USS MAKIN ISLAND, At Sea (November 10, 2016) - Maj. Jason Ford, executive officer, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to his Marines and Sailors about the... More
Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd
Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice moving a simulated casualty as part of physical training on the flight deck of amphib... More
A sailor with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin
A sailor with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), guides an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off the flight deck, Oct... More