PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), flies above Wake Islan... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class
INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert Ahrns, right, from Clare, Mich., and Quartermaster 2nd Class Brandon Mingo, from Darlington, S.C., paint a white Battle "E" on the side of the island... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 24, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 24, 2017) From right, Chief Electrician’s Mate Lewis Dunn, from Marshall, Texas, and Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Kalani Lasua, from Carlsbad, Calif., speak with junior Sa... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sydney Thrasher, from Noblesville, Ind., signals the flight deck is ready to launch an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runner... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), flies above Wake Islan... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islan... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Leo Gonzales, from San Diego, gives the ready signal for an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltroto... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) 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
161223-N-EW322-151 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 23, 2016) An
161223-N-EW322-151 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 23, 2016) An SA-330 Puma assigned to fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), delivers pallets to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin... More
PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) A Marine assigned to the
PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) A Marine assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) salutes as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) render honors to the ... More
170505-N-LI768-101 PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors
170505-N-LI768-101 PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled port visit. T... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Lemar Ballard, from Brooklyn, N.Y. and Aviation Ordnanceman Fidel Cardenas, from Waco, Texas, attach supplies to an SA-330J Puma helicopte... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), flies above Wake Islan... 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
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) The Military Sealift Command
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) refuels the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ma... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Cpl. James Sachtjen, assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Cpl. James Sachtjen, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M249 machine gun during a small arms training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Fuels) monitor the fueling of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), on the flight... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson delivers remarks during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) observance aboard the amphibious... 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
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Cmdr. Erin Griffith,
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Cmdr. Erin Griffith, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Surgeon, delivers comments at the women’s history month ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isla... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Sailors and Marines
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) begin the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) 5K run on the flight deck. SAAPM is... 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
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Marines assigned to combat
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Marines assigned to combat cargo department handle supplies on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the Blackjac... More
170304-N-LI768-241 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170304-N-LI768-241 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 4, 2017) Ensign Jayne Woolard performs a mechanical advantage control hold on Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Matthew Alexander after being sprayed with oleo... 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
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Derek Smith, from San Diego, conducts maintenance on an M240B machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the f... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Sgt. Angel Montelongo,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Sgt. Angel Montelongo, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), left, gives Cpl. Devontae Viverette, assigned to the 11th MEU, a haircut in the barbershop aboard the... More
170406-N-LI768-033 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-LI768-033 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to the engineering department stand in formation during an inspection in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 22, 2017) Hospitalman Isabel Maldonado,
ARABIAN SEA (March 22, 2017) Hospitalman Isabel Maldonado, from Chula Vista, Calif., performs a dental cleaning aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Thalia Vergara, from St. Louis, Mo., left, delivers remarks at the women’s history month ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious... More
170406-N-LI768-283 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017)
170406-N-LI768-283 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Zachary Miller signals an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 to take off from the amphibious... More
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) Kuwait Navy Col. Nayef
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) Kuwait Navy Col. Nayef al-Askar, right, speaks with USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer, Capt. Mark A. Melson, during lunch in the wardroom aboard the amphibious assault sh... More
170311-N-GB595-067U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170311-N-GB595-067U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, left, under the watchful eye of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) paint a white Battle "E" on the side of the ship’s island superstructure. The Battle “E” is awarded through... 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
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 5, 2017) Commanding
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 5, 2017) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson welcomes Sailors’ and Marines’ friends and family members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) at the ... 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
INDIAN OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Air-Traffic Controller
INDIAN OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Nicholas Duffy, from Pensacola, Fla., fires an M9 pistol during a small arms qualification shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islan... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 31, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
INDIAN OCEAN (March 31, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Richard Whaley, from San Diego, leads a hose team during an aviation fire drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Ma... More
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 2, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 2, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Sherelle Merino, from Las Vegas, updates fuel log reports in flight deck control during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault sh... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician
INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Scott Valdez, from Salem, Ore., mans the propulsion plant console in the central control station aboard the amphibious assault... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Lemar Ballard, from Brooklyn, N.Y. and Aviation Ordnanceman Fidel Cardenas, from Waco, Texas, attach supplies to an SA-330J Puma helicopte... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2017) Master-At-Arms 1st Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2017) Master-At-Arms 1st Class Manuel Ruiz, from Reno, Nev., sprays Information Systems Technician 1st Class Marco Proano, from New York, with Oleoresin Capsicum during naval security f... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson, from Los Angeles, gives the signal for an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor S... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 1, 2017) Religious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 1, 2017) Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Tiffani Hess, from Carson, Calif., lays out hymnals in the chapel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (L... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors, Marines and Tigers
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors, Marines and Tigers participate in protestant services aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during Tiger Cruise. Tiger Cruise allowed more than 160 fri... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson delivers remarks during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) observance aboard the amphibious... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Sailors and Marines handle
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Sailors and Marines handle supplies in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Marines assigned to the
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit handle supplies in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment. Mak... More
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence R. Silverman, left, and Kuwait Navy Col. Nayef al-Askar, center, tour the upper vehicle storage area of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isl... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 21, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 21, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jessica Stewart, from Norman, Okla., slackens a mooring line on the fantail of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the amphibious assault ship ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 3, 2017) Lance
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 3, 2017) Lance Cpl. Asher Bentz, assigned to USS Makin Island (LHD 8) combat cargo department, operates a forklift to move supplies aboard the amphibious assault ship. M... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Victor Venegas, from Duarte, Calif., fuels an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 16... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 24, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 24, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Command Master Chief Larry A. Lynch speaks at a mentorship fair on the mess decks aboard the amphibious assault ship. Makin Island is ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Sailors and Marines
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) run the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) 5K on the flight deck. SAAPM is obser... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson joins Sailors for a cake cutting after the women’s history month celebration. Makin Island, the flagship for the M... More
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) Sailors scrub the flight
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) Sailors scrub the flight deck during a nighttime wash-down aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibio... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 4, 2017) Ensign
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 4, 2017) Ensign Jayne Woolard, from Manhattan Beach, Calif., is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray by Master-at-Arms 1st Class Manuel Ruiz, from Reno, Nev., duri... More
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence R. Silverman, center, and Kuwait Navy Col. Nayef al-Askar, left, tour the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) wit... More
PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors and Marines man
PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled port visit. The Makin Island Amp... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD
ARABIAN SEA (March 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson observes a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) from the starboar... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 17, 2017) Ensign Jessica Morales,
ARABIAN SEA (March 17, 2017) Ensign Jessica Morales, from Chicago, stands conning officer on the bridge of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the amphibious assault ship prepares to conduct a replenishment-at-sea with... More
170509-N-LI768-308 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) A Mark
170509-N-LI768-308 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) A Mark 38 25 mm machine gun fires during a training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship and it's amphibious ready group ar... More
170311-N-LI768-486 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170311-N-LI768-486 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, under the watchful eye of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kyle... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) 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 (L... 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. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 2, 2017) Gas
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 2, 2017) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Kenneth Chisholm, from Bakersfield, Calif., assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, conducts maintenance o... More
USS MAKIN ISLAND DEPLOYMENT
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 12, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tevin Blalark, from Las Vegas, right, helps secure the ship’s anchor chain using a cable jack in the forecastle of the amphibious as... More
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Sailors and Marines handle
ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Sailors and Marines handle supplies in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 24, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), flies past Wake Island... More
PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors and Marines man
PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Mar... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Jaymes Cudjo, from Harker Heights, Texas, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Dillon Hays, from Kansas City, Mo., attach supplies to an SA-... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 14, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Lemar Ballard, from Brooklyn, N.Y. and Aviation Ordnanceman Fidel Cardenas, from Waco, Texas, attach supplies to an SA-330J Puma helicopte... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman 3rd
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman 3rd Class Danesha Baxter, from Forrest Park, Ga., left, gives Seaman Hayley Leftridge, from Jacksonville, Fla., a haircut in the barbershop aboard the amphibiou... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 4, 2017) Gunner’s
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 4, 2017) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Waverly McFarlane, from Ocala, Fla., uses a baton to fend off Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Neavrae Gibson, from Suffolk, Va., after being spray... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Malique Kenoly, from Stockton, Calif., paints the ramp of a weapons cargo elevator in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson speaks with Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Daniel Momosea, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, right, ... More
170311-N-GB595-079U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170311-N-GB595-079U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, left, under the watchful eye of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 8, 2017) Aviation
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 8, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Caleb Lambert, from Modesto, Calif., leads a hose team during an aviation fire drill aboard the amphibious assault s... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Air Officer Cdr. Chad
INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Air Officer Cdr. Chad Falgout, left, and Safety Officer Lt. Cmdr. John-Michael Gutierrez oversee flight operations from the aircraft control tower aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Air-Traffic Controller
INDIAN OCEAN (March 26, 2017) Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Nicholas Duffy, from Pensacola, Fla., fires an M9 pistol during a small arms qualification shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islan... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson, from Los Angeles, signals for an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (V... More
170323-N-OE873-717 ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Sailors
170323-N-OE873-717 ARABIAN SEA (March 23, 2017) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) handle supplies in the hangar bay during a vertical replenishment. Makin Isla... More
170315-N-AA175-218 ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) Lawrence
170315-N-AA175-218 ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) Lawrence R. Silverman, right, the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, and members of the Kuwait Naval Force discuss medical facilities and capabilities aboard the amphibi... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 21, 2017)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 21, 2017) Seaman Alyssa Garrett, from New Port Richey, Fla., slackens a mooring line on the fantail of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the amphibious assault ship gets under... More
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer, Capt. Mark A. Melson, left, speaks with Kuwait Navy Col. Nayef al-Askar, during lunch in the wardroom aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait
ARABIAN GULF (March 15, 2017) U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence R. Silverman, left, Kuwait Navy Col. Nayef al-Askar, right and members of the Kuwait Naval Force, tour the upper vehicle storage of the amphibiou... More
170505-N-LI768-152 PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors
170505-N-LI768-152 PEARL HARBOR (May 5, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled port visit. T... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 8, 2017) Aviation
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 8, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Daniel Ruiz, from Huntington Beach, Calif., right, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Charles Willia... 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
INDIAN OCEAN (March 28, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman 2nd
INDIAN OCEAN (March 28, 2017) Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Lynee Jackson, from Honolulu, Hawaii, holds a hose during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Isl... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert Ahrns, right, from Clare, Mich., and Quartermaster 2nd Class Brandon Mingo, from Darlington, S.C., draw the outline for a white Battle "E" on the sid... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Zack Tapia, from Sacramento, Calif., cleans the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2017) Chief Mass Communication
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 26, 2017) Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Thierry, from Las Vegas, delivers remarks during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) observance aboard the amphibio... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Sailors and Marines
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) wear teal in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) before running the SA... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert Ahrns, from Clare, Mich., paint the outline of a white Battle "E" on the side of the island superstructure of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin I... More
170311-N-GB595-079U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170311-N-GB595-079U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 11, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Melson, left, under the watchful eye of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class... More
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Ryan Tong, from Marana, Ariz., directs the movement of machinery in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Isla... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 21, 2017) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class David Alarid, from Temecula, Calif., demonstrates a mechanical advantage control hold takedown on Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Will Mickelson, from Covi... More