USS MAKIN ISLAND, Singapore (November 22, 2016) The
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Singapore (November 22, 2016) The Honorable Mr. Ray Mabus, The Secretary of the Navy, greets Marines and Sailors of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit follo... More
170104-N-FT486-367 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) The
170104-N-FT486-367 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) underway in the Gulf of Aden. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in suppor... More
170515-N-DC740-0044 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors
170515-N-DC740-0044 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors man the rails aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25) as the amphibious transport dock ship transits San Diego Harbor. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 1... More
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) The amphibious assault
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) underway in the Gulf of Aden. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime securi... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal as par... More
A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion landing Team
A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sights in on his weapon during a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger at a undisclose... More
170327-N-AA175-092INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017)
170327-N-AA175-092INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Quartermaster Seaman Elijah Coulter, from Chicago, plots a fix on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship ... More
The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island
The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer, Capt. Mark A. Melson, left, discusses the ship’s capabilities with the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly during a tour... More
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson delivers a speech during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on the mess decks. Makin Island is deployed with the Ma... More
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo with children from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary Sch... More
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
170327-N-OE873-165 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Sailors
170327-N-OE873-165 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, for flight operations aboard the amphibious assault sh... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, approaches the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a vertical re... More
170204-N-AA175-043GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) Maj.
170204-N-AA175-043GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) Maj. Gen. Kurt L. Sonntag, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, left, speaks with Senior Medical Officer Cmdr. Karlwin Matthews about the... More
170204-N-AA175-077GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) Maj.
170204-N-AA175-077GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) Maj. Gen. Kurt L. Sonntag, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, center right, tours the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Ma... More
170327-N-AA175-129 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Seaman
170327-N-AA175-129 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Seaman Aron Gordon, right, from Parkland, Florida, discusses procedures with Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ahmir Meadows, from Flushings, New York, on the bridge of... More
161207-M-GM943-048 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing
161207-M-GM943-048 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) departs the well deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) carrying U.S. Marines and thei... 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
170327-N-LI768-181 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation
170327-N-LI768-181 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orlando, Fla., signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Me... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Singapore (November 22, 2016) The
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Singapore (November 22, 2016) The Honorable Mr. Ray Mabus, The Secretary of the Navy, speaks with Marines and Sailors of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
170104-N-FT486-304 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Chief
170104-N-FT486-304 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Jose Lopez, from San Fernando, Calif., fires an M9 pistol during low-light small arms training aboard the amphibious assau... More
170204-N-LI768-027 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) Maj.
170204-N-LI768-027 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 4, 2017) Maj. Gen. Kurt L. Sonntag, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, arrives aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for a tour of the amphibious ass... More
170515-N-DC740-0090 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors
170515-N-DC740-0090 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors man the rails aboard USS Comstock (LSD 45) as the amphibious dock landing ship transits San Diego Harbor. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11t... More
161231-N-LI768-260 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An
161231-N-LI768-260 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD ... More
170327-N-LI768-061INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation
170327-N-LI768-061INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Leo Gonzales, from San Diego, moves an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squa... More
170420-N-AA175-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2017)
170420-N-AA175-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert Ahrns, from Clare, Mich., hoists the Romeo flag aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), signaling that the s... More
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo with children from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary Sc... More
170327-N-OE873-372 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An
170327-N-OE873-372 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assaul... More
HONG KONG (April 10, 2017) A U.S. Navy Sailor with
HONG KONG (April 10, 2017) A U.S. Navy Sailor with USS Makin Island (LHD 8), speaks with children from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary School about his job in the Navy during a community relations ev... More
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) The amphibious assault
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) underway in the Gulf of Aden. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime securi... More
170327-N-LI768-270 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation
170327-N-LI768-270 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Victor Romero, from Orlando, Fla., signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Me... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal as par... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal as par... 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
170515-N-DC740-0022 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Amphibious
170515-N-DC740-0022 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits San Diego Harbor. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed ... 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
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
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) The amphibious assault
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) approaches the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed... More
U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly, left middle
U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly, left middle and Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler meet with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Comma... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2016) Marines with the Maritime
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2016) Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear and move up through a stairwell on a vessel during close-quarters tactics training as part of... More
170327-N-OE873-265 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An
170327-N-OE873-265 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
170515-N-RG360-0023 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors
170515-N-RG360-0023 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors man the rails aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while it transits the San Diego Bay at the conclusion of deployment. The Makin Island A... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David Lafond, a landing support specialist, with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),... More
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson delivers remarks to the crew during the Martin Luther King Jr. observance ceremony on the ship’s mess decks. Makin I... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl.
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin Bennett, a tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), refuels an M1A1 Main Ba... More
170104-N-FT486-062GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Airman
170104-N-FT486-062GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Airman Romario Duncan, from Montego bay, Jamaica, fires an M9 pistol during small arms training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin... More
170327-N-LI768-216 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation
170327-N-LI768-216 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Brendon Powers, from Page, Ariz., observes flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Exercis... More
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) set up a target in preparation for a command element familiarization course of fire off the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD ... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Singapore (November 22, 2016) The
USS MAKIN ISLAND, Singapore (November 22, 2016) The Honorable Mr. Ray Mabus, The Secretary of the Navy, addresses Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
161211-N-EW322-127 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-EW322-127 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran delivers the oath of enlistment to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) ... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit move in formation through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of ... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Navy Seaman
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Navy Seaman Marcus Salceda and Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Niles, hospital corpsmen with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
161207-M-GM943-098 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) The
161207-M-GM943-098 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) The USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Somerset (LPD 25) convene in the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger. The exercise inv... More
170117-N-LI768-143 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS
170117-N-LI768-143 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson, right, is joined by Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Zemario Sheppard, from Sacramento, Calif., left, ... More
USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Visits Hong Kong
170408-N-EW322-161 HONG KONG (April 8, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to play dodge ball wit... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) moves through the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise A... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast rope from a UH-1Y Huey helicopter onto a vessel during lowlight ship boarding rehearsals ... More
170515-N-RG360-0015 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors
170515-N-RG360-0015 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors man the rails aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while it transits the San Diego Bay at the conclusion of deployment. The Makin Island A... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Exercis... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) U.S. Navy Petty Officer
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Brusherd a Reconnaissance Corpsmen with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares a caving ladder to c... More
The USS Guadalupe refuels the USS Makin Island and
The USS Guadalupe refuels the USS Makin Island and the USS Comstock as part of an underway replenishment during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Di... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to land during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6,... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) moves through the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise A... More
170104-N-FT486-211 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 4, 2017) Aviation
170104-N-FT486-211 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 4, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jesse Knecht, from Cincinnati, fires an M9 pistol during low-light small arms training aboard the amphibious assault ship... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) As the sun sets over the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) As the sun sets over the Gulf of Aden, U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), position their rigid-hulled inflatable boat to condu... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) – Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal, Dec... More
170104-N-LI768-309 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Chief
170104-N-LI768-309 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Jose Lopez, from San Fernando, Calif., fires an M9 pistol during low-light small arms training aboard the amphibious assau... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) Sgt. Michael S. Lindsay
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 17, 2016) Sgt. Michael S. Lindsay a team leader with 2nd Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), climbs a caving ladder onto a vessel to conduct a visit, board, s... More
170515-N-DC740-0149 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Amphibious
170515-N-DC740-0149 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) transits San Diego Harbor. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit complete... More
170327-N-AA175-030INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Ensign
170327-N-AA175-030INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Ensign Drew Foard, from Annapolis, Md., scans the horizon while standing Officer of the Deck on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)... More
170327-N-OE873-372 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An
170327-N-OE873-372 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assaul... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, at sea - An AV-8B Harrier with Marine
USS MAKIN ISLAND, at sea - An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hovers over the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to land on the flight deck during Amphibious Squad... More
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), carries U.S. Marines and equipment to... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear an engine compartment of an unknown vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure mission a... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) The amphibious assault
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) approaches the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed... More
170103-N-LI768-361GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 3, 2017) Damage
170103-N-LI768-361GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 3, 2017) Damage Controlman Fireman Russell Santos, from San Diego, fights a simulated fire during damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island... More
Sgt. Michael Rice, a cyber-network administrator with
Sgt. Michael Rice, a cyber-network administrator with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Bridgewater, New Jersey native, conducts a failure drill as part of a command element familiarization course o... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides a 7-Ton logistical vehicle through a bivouac site during Exercise Allig... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as p... More
170515-N-DC740-0007 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors
170515-N-DC740-0007 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) Sailors man the rails aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the amphibious assault ship transits San Diego Harbor. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th ... More
Cpl. Alexander Williams, a supply clerk with the 11th
Cpl. Alexander Williams, a supply clerk with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Bakersfield, California native, prepares for a command element familiarization range off the hangar bay of the amphibio... More
Cpl. Christopher King, a wireman with the 11th Marine
Cpl. Christopher King, a wireman with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and San Jose, California native, inserts a magazine in his M16A4 rifle as part of a command element familiarization course of fire... 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 (Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in ... More
170327-N-OE873-265 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An
170327-N-OE873-265 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), carries U.S. Marines and equipment to... More
161211-N-EW322-015 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-EW322-015 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran crosses the flight deck as he arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Moran visited Ma... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S. Marine tactical vehicles with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get into position for a convoy during Exercise Alligator... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND, at sea – Reconnaissance Marines with
USS MAKIN ISLAND, at sea – Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to push their combat rubber raiding craft off the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and out to sea d... More
A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the
A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) du... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Sgt. Marcos Carrillo an
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Sgt. Marcos Carrillo an assistant team leader with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), turns on his flashlight to clear a small compartment at the bow of ... More
170104-N-LI768-304 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Chief
170104-N-LI768-304 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 04, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Jose Lopez, from San Fernando, Calif., fires an M9 pistol during low-light small arms training aboard the amphibious assau... More
161211-N-TN558-158 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-TN558-158 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran speaks to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an all hands call ... More
161211-N-LI768-129 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-LI768-129 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran delivers the oath of enlistment to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) ... More
161207-M-GM943-136 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
161207-M-GM943-136 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal. The Mak... 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
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as p... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) departs the well deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) carrying U.S. Marines and th... More
170119-N-LI768-022 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 19, 2017) Culinary
170119-N-LI768-022 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 19, 2017) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Joe Mattia, from Dallas, takes the annual chief petty officer exam on the mess decks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isl... More