Capt. Jose Arana, former commanding officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, left, and Capt. Ryan Conole, commanding officer of Makin Island, right, cut the ceremonial cake after the change of command ceremony, January 9, 2026. During the ceremony, Conole relieved 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 Seaman Abraham Ramirez)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2026 17:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9485528 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-N-EV749-2247 |
| Resolution: | 4186x3140 |
| Size: | 1.02 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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