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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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
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 (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
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
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
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
201222-N-LR905-1894 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) -
201222-N-LR905-1894 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck... More
210109-N-LD903-1026 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S.
210109-N-LD903-1026 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S. Sailors move an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).... 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 (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
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
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
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
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
210213-N-LD903-1029 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) –
210213-N-LD903-1029 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) – Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WPB 1333), left, and USCGC Monomoy (WPB 1326) prepare to receive fuel from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)... 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
201222-N-LR905-1608 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) -
201222-N-LR905-1608 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, takes off from the flight deck... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2021) – U.S. Navy chief petty
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2021) – U.S. Navy chief petty officers present the national ensign during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Isl... More
201223-N-LD903-1036 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2020) –
201223-N-LD903-1036 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Dennis, an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wipes do... 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
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
Sgt. Orelous Hall plays duck, duck, goose during a
Sgt. Orelous Hall plays duck, duck, goose during a community service project at the Bukit Harapan Therapeutic Community children's home in Kota Kinabalu. For the project, Sailors and Marines deployed with the a... More
201222-N-LR905-1160 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) –
201222-N-LR905-1160 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) – The amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) transits in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine ... 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
210213-N-LD903-1040 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) –
210213-N-LD903-1040 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) – Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WPB 1333) prepares to receive fuel from amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a refueling-at-sea, Feb. 13... 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
210128-N-LD903-1002 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2021) –
210128-N-LD903-1002 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2021) – U.S. Navy Retail Service Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Valerio prepares a drink in the café aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin ... More
210128-N-LD903-1017 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2021) –
210128-N-LD903-1017 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2021) – U.S. Navy Retail Service Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Valerio prepares a drink in the café aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin ... 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
210109-N-LD903-1070 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S.
210109-N-LD903-1070 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Wesley Hecht directs the aircraft elevator operator to raise an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the Helicopter Mariti... More
210113-N-LD903-1063 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2021) –
210113-N-LD903-1063 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2021) – U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Matthew Beilke, top, performs a take down on Chief Air Traffic Controller Vincent Hughley during naval security force... More
Gen. Robert Neller, the Commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. Robert Neller, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines and Sailors of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during his visit aboard the amphibious assault shi... 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
USS Makin Island Mitigating Coronavirus
200326-N-LD903-1020 SAN DIEGO (March 26, 2020) – Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ricardo Trevino scrubs a door handle with HTH (bleach) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Maki... More
210121-N-LD903-1056 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2021) –
210121-N-LD903-1056 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2021) – U.S. Sailors and Marines conduct a foreign object debris walk down in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Isl... 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
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
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
200807-N-LD903-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020)
200807-N-LD903-1007 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) – Lance Cpl. Casey Pryor walks through an aisle of Improved Load Bearing Equipment packs in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island ... More
201224-N-LD903-1027 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) –
201224-N-LD903-1027 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alan Theccanat, an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, paints a ro... More
210209-N-LR905-1049 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2021) – Coast
210209-N-LR905-1049 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2021) – Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WPB 1333), amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transit th... 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
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
201222-N-LR905-1801 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) –
201222-N-LR905-1801 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) – U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) Devin Haswell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, currently embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS ... 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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 9, 2020) – Sailors guide a landing
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 9, 2020) – Sailors guide a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operations in th... More
201107-N-GA608-1092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2020) –
201107-N-GA608-1092 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2020) – U.S. Navy 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 Se... More
200807-N-LD903-1030 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020)
200807-N-LD903-1030 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 7, 2020) – Sailors and Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct firefighting training on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ma... More
191204-N-LR905-1037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) –
191204-N-LR905-1037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class James King stands watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting routine operati... More
191104-N-LD903-1316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1316 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Alex Harris directs a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, ... More
201226-N-NY430-1145 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) –
201226-N-NY430-1145 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Skyler Campbell directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, during a la... 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
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
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
201019-N-LR905-1111 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2020) –
201019-N-LR905-1111 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Austin Washington, left, trains Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Matthew Carson during flight operat... More
191203-N-LR905-4182 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) –
191203-N-LR905-4182 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jason Querido directs a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” with Marine ... More
191104-N-LD903-1215 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –Sailors
191104-N-LD903-1215 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, land aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
210205-N-LR905-1284 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021)
210205-N-LR905-1284 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Islan... More