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
191206-N-LD903-1177 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2019) –
191206-N-LD903-1177 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Dakota Hancock-Rodgers mans an M240-B machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD ... 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
191106-N-LD903-1004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 06, 2019) –
191106-N-LD903-1004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 06, 2019) – Quartermaster Seaman Ian Evangelista picks up empty shells after a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Islan... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2020) – Fireman Frank Nieroda,
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2020) – Fireman Frank Nieroda, left, holds a Naval Firefighting Thermal Imager (NFTI) and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Russel Santos mans the firehose during a firefighting training evolu... 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
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 (August 7, 2020) – Chief Gunners Mate
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) – Chief Gunners Mate Jeremiah Street scores a target during a live-fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is... 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 (August 5, 2020) – Air Traffic Controlman
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2020) – Air Traffic Controlman 1st class Benjamin King fires an M4 rifle during a live-fire exercise onboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported i... 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
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
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
USS MAKIN ISLAND , Pacific Ocean (April 14, 2017) U.S.
USS MAKIN ISLAND , Pacific Ocean (April 14, 2017) U.S. Marine ordnance technicians with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensure a BDU-45 inert practice bo... 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2020) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2020) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Clay Chapman directs Sailors during a live-fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, ... 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
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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) – The amphibious assault
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) – The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) conducts routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Bergh)
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
150212-N-CU914-036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2015) –
150212-N-CU914-036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2015) – Cmdr. Scott T. Tasin, commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), addresses Sailors during an all-hands call on the flight deck. Comstoc... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – Airman Peter Bahena
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – Airman Peter Bahena dons a protective firefighting proximity suit during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is con... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – The amphibious transport
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) conducts routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Bergh)
191207-N-LD903-1081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2019) –
191207-N-LD903-1081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 7, 2019) – The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live fire exercise. Makin Island is conducting routine ope... More
201024-N-IV962-2163 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2020) –
201024-N-IV962-2163 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2020) – A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the Pacific Ocean after departing the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island ... More
190828-N-NY430-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2019) Sailors
190828-N-NY430-1009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2019) Sailors assigned to the aviation intermediate maintenance department (AIMD) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island move a hub and blade trailer acr... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) -- Operations Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) -- Operations Specialist Seaman Dyanna Badillo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), reports a surface contact to Makin Island's combat information cen... More
201021-N-IV962-2052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) –
201021-N-IV962-2052 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) – Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class James Flaherty performs maintenance an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Culinary Specialist
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Culinary Specialist Seaman Zarik Archer, left, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), serves supper to Airman Isaac Kupfer. Makin Island is conducting ... More
191107-N-LD903-2121 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) –
191107-N-LD903-2121 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dalen Evans directs an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Seaman Patrick Lee
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Seaman Patrick Lee performs maintenance on an MK-1 inflatable life vest aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operations... More
200730-M-UY835-1021 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2020) -
200730-M-UY835-1021 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2020) - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the amphibious ass... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – The amphibious transport
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) is conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ja... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) – Aviation Boatswains
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) – Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman Christian Shinn fires an M4 Rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, h... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) – The amphibious transport
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) – The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), (left), the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) and the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islan... More
190828-N-NY430-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2019) Sailors
190828-N-NY430-1018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2019) Sailors assigned to the aviation intermediate maintenance department (AIMD) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island move a static frequency converter (S... More
190830-N-LD903-3061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 30, 2019) –
190830-N-LD903-3061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug 30, 2019) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), play Spades on the messdeck during a tournament held by the Second Class Petty Office... More
191107-N-LD903-2233 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) –Cmdr.
191107-N-LD903-2233 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) –Cmdr. Aric Edmonson “Air Boss”, right, Command Master Chief Neal Olds, center, and Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Andres Bonilla, left, observe AH-... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Information Systems
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Hunter Patterson installs audio and visual equipment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conduct... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) -- Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Wesley Hecht applies an emergency trauma dressing to a simulated wound on Airman Isaac Kupfer during a mass casualty drill aboard ... More
191026-N-LR905-1109 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) –
191026-N-LR905-1109 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – USS Makin Island’s (LHD 8) crash and salvage team, dons protective firefighting proximity suits during a general quarters drill. Makin Island, an amphibious a... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2020) – Seaman Freddie Wood
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 5, 2020) – Seaman Freddie Wood fires an M9 pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting ... More
201027-N-GA608-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2020) –
201027-N-GA608-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2020) – Airman Rebekah Myers, right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Ezekiel Saenz direct fueling operations from the ship’s flight deck control office ab... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) – Naval Air Crewman
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) – Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Collin Travis rides in an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, during a vertical rep... More
150209-N-CU914-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2015) –
150209-N-CU914-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 9, 2015) – Seaman Apprentice Calleigh J. Backrack, from Grass Valley, Calif., performs preservation work on the weather deck of the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45... More
191101-N-LR905-2071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) –
191101-N-LR905-2071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) – Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Westphal looks through binoculars in the pilot house of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island... More
Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship
Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) along with friends and family watch an air show from the weather decks. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Mar... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) – Members of Beach Master
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) – Members of Beach Master Unit One pilot a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) ship towards the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) – Hull Maintenance Technician
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2019) – Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Nicholas Garzon uses an acetylene torch to heat a piece of steel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island i... More
191101-N-LR905-3094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) –
191101-N-LR905-3094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2019) – Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Precious Cannon prepares an emergency trauma dressing during a mass casualty drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
190228-N-JO829-1094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2019) Ensign
190228-N-JO829-1094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2019) Ensign Kyla Reddish conducts navigation operations from the pilot house aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underway co... More
201009-N-LR905-1010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) –
201009-N-LR905-1010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Fidel Colin directs an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2019) – Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Andres Bonilla, right, instructs Sailors during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). M... More
201013-N-IV962-1008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2020) –
201013-N-IV962-1008 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2020) – Airman Rebekah Myers answers the phone in flight deck control aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready G... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – USS San Diego (LPD
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2020) – USS San Diego (LPD 22) (left), USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS Freedom (LCS 1) and USS Somerset (LPD 25) conduct routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2020) – Fire Controlman 3rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2020) – Fire Controlman 3rd Class Hunter Davis discharges a fire hose during a magazine flush aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, homeported in San... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (August 3, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Scott Brown mans an M-240B machine gun during Small Craft Action Team (SCAT) training aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Islan... More
160426-N-ZZ999-608 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2016) –
160426-N-ZZ999-608 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2016) – Chief Damage Controlman Jason Carwile, from Centerville, Virginia, observes the Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) sprinklers during a test in USS Makin Island’... More
191203-N-LR905-4109 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) –
191203-N-LR905-4109 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Tyler Randrup directs an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, aboard the a... More
201007-N-LD903-1249 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2020) –
201007-N-LD903-1249 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Querido, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ja’Juan Mangual, observe MV-22 Ospreys, ... More
201107-N-GA608-1094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2020) –
201107-N-GA608-1094 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2020) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Joanna Medina, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, re-installs an exhaust baffle on an MH-60S Sea Hawk hel... More
191211-N-LD903-1172 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) –
191211-N-LD903-1172 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) – A Marine and Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, during a vertical replenis... More
201030-N-GA608-1014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2020) –
201030-N-GA608-1014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2020) – The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), right, fuels the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) with the amphibious transport ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) – Fire Controlman 2rd
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 22, 2019) – Fire Controlman 2rd Class Chuck Kiggins conducts a mount washdown on a close-in weapons system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is underw... More
191104-N-LD903-1078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – A Sailor observes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, come in to land aboard the amphibious... More
201108-N-IV962-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2020) –
201108-N-IV962-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2020) – U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Courtney Crane writes the dinner menu on a board for the ship’s Chiefs Mess aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
201024-N-IV962-2133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2020) –
201024-N-IV962-2133 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2020) – Damage Controlman 3rd Class Pierre Lapierre regulates his breathing during a firefighting drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). T... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Aviation Support Equipment
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Noah Majors trains Sailors to operate the P-25 mobile firefighting vehicle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LH... More
201021-N-LR905-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) –
201021-N-LR905-1016 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) – Chief Machinist’s Mate Steven Gass reviews fuel samples in a casualty control station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin I... More
161202-N-LR795-093 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) The
161202-N-LR795-093 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), right, moves into position for an underway replenishment with the dry cargo ship USS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14).... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Pacific Ocean (April 14, 2017) U.S.
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Pacific Ocean (April 14, 2017) U.S. Marine ordnance technicians with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move two Mk.82 500 pound High Expl... More
191210-N-LR905-2050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) –
191210-N-LR905-2050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 10, 2019) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brandon Whitney operates a forklift aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting rou... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) – U.S. Marines with Charlie
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 6, 2020) – U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dalen Evans directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Scorpions” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSC) 49, on ... More