Capt. Jose Arana, left, commanding officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), relinquishes command to Capt. Ryan Conole, right, the prospective commanding officer, during the change of command ceremony on the flight deck, January 9, 2026. During the ceremony, Capt. Ryan Conole relieved Capt. Jose Arana to become Makin Island’s 13th commanding officer. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Abraham Ramirez)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2026 17:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9485514 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-N-EV749-1708 |
| Resolution: | 3982x2240 |
| Size: | 734.44 KB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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