201010-N-LD903-1014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2020) –
201010-N-LD903-1014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2020) – Four F-35B Lightning IIs, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, stand chained to the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin... 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
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
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Support
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Austin Perron performs a strike during naval security force sentry training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... 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
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
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
210108-N-LD903-1198 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S.
210108-N-LD903-1198 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S. Navy Engineman 3rd Class Lea Fernandez, left, and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Steven Connell participate in a damage control drill aboard the amp... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Chief Aviation
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Matthew Beilke performs a mechanical advantage control hold after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, also known as pepper ... 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
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
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pr... 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
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
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
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
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
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
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2020) – U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2020) – U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Daroll Dimanche prepares to fire a .50-caliber machine gun during live-fire training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)... More
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
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
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
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
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2021) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2021) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Fortajada, with Beach Master Unit 1, takes a maintenance and material management exam aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin 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
210125-N-LD903-1061 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2021) –
210125-N-LD903-1061 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2021) – U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist Seaman David Alcala fires an M9 pistol during a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island ... 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
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
200318-N-LD903-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2020)
200318-N-LD903-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2020) – Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Ryan Ayalamanalo dons a firefighting ensemble (FFE) during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS... 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
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
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
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
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2021) – Two U.S. Marine Corps
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2021) – Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand chained to the flight deck aboard t... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wo... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Chief Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Fernando Diaz, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), drives a tow tractor through an obstacle course on the... More
201016-N-LD903-1112 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2020) –
201016-N-LD903-1112 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2020) – Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Dennis Boyle observes a fast-rope training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)... More
210108-N-LD903-1058 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S.
210108-N-LD903-1058 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Michael Mapes provides damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin I... More
201226-N-LD903-1049 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) –
201226-N-LD903-1049 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 26, 2020) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Drazen Manansala prepares to test blood aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready ... More
191203-N-LD903-2022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) –
191203-N-LD903-2022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, prepares to land aboard the amphibi... More
191211-N-LD903-1136 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) –
191211-N-LD903-1136 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) – Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conduct a vertical replenishment aboard... More
210119-N-LD903-1025 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2021) –
210119-N-LD903-1025 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2021) – U.S. Navy Airman Keagan Roberts plays a guitar aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15t... More
191204-N-LD903-2009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) –
191204-N-LD903-2009 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Recruit Levi May prepares to enter a space during security reaction force training aboard the amphibious assault sh... More
191204-N-LD903-2041 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) –
191204-N-LD903-2041 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2019) – Master-at-Arms 1st Class Daniel Mercado conducts security reaction force training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Support
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Austin Perron performs a strike during naval security force sentry training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
191106-N-LD903-1036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 06, 2019) –
191106-N-LD903-1036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 06, 2019) – Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Matthew San Pedro fires an M4 carbine rifle during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). M... More
191106-N-LD903-2082 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2019) -
191106-N-LD903-2082 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
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Reginald Figgs performs a mechanical advantage control hold after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, also... More
191203-N-LD903-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) –
191203-N-LD903-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2019) – Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Patterson cuts Culinary Specialist Seaman Isaac Torres’ hair aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island... More
191205-N-LD903-1237 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2019) –
191205-N-LD903-1237 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2019) – A Mark VI patrol boat, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1, approaches the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Islan... More
191205-N-LD903-1224 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2019) –
191205-N-LD903-1224 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2019) – A Mark VI patrol boat, assigned to Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 1, is moored in the welldeck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin... More
201224-N-LD903-1119 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) –
201224-N-LD903-1119 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Patrick Polo, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduc... More
191104-N-LD903-1157 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1157 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Stephanie Peterson directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat ... More
191121-N-LD903-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) –
191121-N-LD903-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2019) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), simulate fighting a fire on a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault... More
191104-N-LD903-1180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1180 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Gabriel West salutes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadr... More
201009-N-LD903-1130 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) –
201009-N-LD903-1130 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 9, 2020) – Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Wyatt Ladenthin plasma cuts through a piece of sheet metal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The... More
210109-N-LD903-1039 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S.
210109-N-LD903-1039 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
191104-N-LD903-1623 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1623 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – Airman Logan Dudley prepares to chalk down a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, aboard the am... More
210125-N-LD903-1096 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2021) –
210125-N-LD903-1096 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2021) – U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Seaman Andres Avila-Delira takes down a target after a live-fire training exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island ... More
191024-N-LD903-1026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2019) –
191024-N-LD903-1026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2019) – Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jeffrey Gomez, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jose Ramirez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island ... More
210116-N-LD903-1164 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) –
210116-N-LD903-1164 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate Seaman Andres Avila-Delria, right, performs a baton strike after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, also known as pepper... More
191202-N-LD903-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2019) –
191202-N-LD903-1017 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2019) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), participate in a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown in the ship’s hangar bay. Makin... More
210122-N-LD903-1019 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2021) –
210122-N-LD903-1019 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2021) – U.S. Sailors participate in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the... More
210122-N-LD903-1014 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2021) –
210122-N-LD903-1014 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2021) – U.S. Sailors participate in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the... More
191104-N-LD903-1072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1072 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) – Sailors observe an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, fly past the amphibious assault ship US... More
210122-N-LD903-1031 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2021) –
210122-N-LD903-1031 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2021) – U.S. Sailors participate in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the... More
210108-N-LD903-1217 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S.
210108-N-LD903-1217 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S. Sailors participate in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the ... More
191206-N-LD903-1267 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2019) –
191206-N-LD903-1267 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Laramore fires an M240-B machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Is... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Darroll Dimanche, middle, instructs Sailors during naval security force sentry training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD... More
210208-N-LD903-1071 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021)
210208-N-LD903-1071 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expedit... More
201012-N-LD903-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2020) –
201012-N-LD903-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2020) – Landing craft, air cushion 65, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Isla... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2021) – U.S. Navy Air Traffic
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 5, 2021) – U.S. Navy Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Michael Rolfe with Tactical Air Control Group 11, takes a maintenance and material management exam aboard the amphibious assault ship USS... More
191106-N-LD903-2056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2019) --
191106-N-LD903-2056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2019) -- Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) heave a distance line from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a reple... More
191107-N-LD903-2203 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) –
191107-N-LD903-2203 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 07, 2019) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ja’Juan Mangual directs an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Logistics
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2021) – U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Shshawna Jones performs a mechanical advantage control hold after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, also known as pepper s... More
191104-N-LD903-1010 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2019) –
191104-N-LD903-1010 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
USS Makin Island Mitigating COVID-19
200327-N-LD903-1019 SAN DIEGO (March 27, 2020) – Seaman Horace McKenzie rings out a rag of HTH (bleach) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island personnel conduct a deep cleanin... More
191211-N-LD903-1056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) –
191211-N-LD903-1056 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2019) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Raider Peralta operates a forklift during a vertical replenishment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).... More
210108-N-LD903-1090 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S.
210108-N-LD903-1090 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Dabla Kokou dons a firefighting ensemble during a drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin I... More
191206-N-LD903-1004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2019) –
191206-N-LD903-1004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Matthew San Pedro conducts a safety brief before a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Maki... More
210108-N-LD903-1221 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S.
210108-N-LD903-1221 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 8, 2021) – U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Nicholas Garzon participates in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Sailors participate
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 11, 2021) – U.S. Sailors participate in naval security force sentry training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2021) – U.S. Sailors move an
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2021) – U.S. Sailors move an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isla... More
191106-N-LD903-1020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 06, 2019) –
191106-N-LD903-1020 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 06, 2019) – Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Clayton Chapman, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Michael Maston calculate a marksmanship score on a target during a live fire... More
210109-N-LD903-1018 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S.
210109-N-LD903-1018 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 9, 2021) – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class William Elmore moves an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, aboard the ... More
210208-N-LD903-1091 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021)
210208-N-LD903-1091 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expedit... More
210208-N-LD903-1124 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021)
210208-N-LD903-1124 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expedit... More
201230-N-LD903-1068 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2020) –
201230-N-LD903-1068 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 30, 2020) – U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) prepare for a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Ho... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Damage Controlman Fireman
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2019) – Damage Controlman Fireman James Pugh, left, and Damage Controlman 3rd Class Desmond Pavitt, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), inspect a power swit... More