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    Makin Island CIWS Live Fire

    CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.09.2025

    Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    Fire Controlman 2nd Class Johnathan Smith, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and a native of Asheville, N.C., loads live ammunition into a MK-15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for a live-fire evolution on the fantail, July 10. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson)

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    Date Taken: 07.09.2025
    Date Posted: 07.16.2025 20:53
    Photo ID: 9182724
    VIRIN: 250710-N-BT627-2104
    Resolution: 5407x3605
    Size: 1.22 MB
    Location: CALIFORNIA, US

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