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    Unit: LHD-8 
    A Marine Corps instructor is conducting a leadership training class for a group of Marines seated in blue chairs. The presentation displayed on a large screen is titled 'Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership,' covering leadership principles in action. The setting appears to be a briefing room or classroom aboard a ship or military facility.

    U.S.M.C. First Sergeant Conducts a Leadership Seminar

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    A tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is being maneuvered on the flight deck of a naval vessel with its rotors folded for storage. Ground crew members in colored jerseys are guiding the aircraft as it is towed by a yellow aircraft tug. The scene takes place over open water, visible in the background beyond the ship's deck edge.

    U.S. Navy Sailors Move an MV-22B Osprey

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform is holding a microphone and pointing outward, appearing to be performing or emceeing an event aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. A second Marine is visible in the background, smiling. The setting appears to be an interior compartment of a ship with visible electrical panels, cables, and industrial infrastructure.

    MKI Karaoke Night

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A person wearing a dark navy blue military uniform is speaking or singing into a handheld microphone in what appears to be the interior of a naval vessel. The individual has a name tag on their uniform and appears to be addressing or performing for a group of people visible in the background. The setting is an enclosed, industrial-style space with fluorescent lighting mounted on a low ceiling.

    MKI Karaoke Night

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A U.S. Navy sailor in dark blue uniform is speaking into a microphone aboard what appears to be a naval vessel, addressing a seated audience of military personnel. The speaker is bald with visible tattoos on both arms and is wearing a name tag. The audience, consisting of sailors and Marines in various uniforms, appears engaged and amused.

    MKI Karaoke Night

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Two military personnel in tactical gear are engaged in a briefing session aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. One individual in camouflage uniform is pointing at a whiteboard displaying a tactical diagram with arrows and lines. The setting is an interior compartment of a ship, identifiable by exposed pipes, industrial fittings, and overhead lighting.

    13th MEU Tactical Movement Training on USS Makin Island

    Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Three U.S. Marines in combat gear are conducting weapons training or instruction aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD-8), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. The Marines are wearing MARPAT camouflage uniforms and tactical vests while handling rifles, with one Marine appearing to instruct the others on weapon handling techniques. The setting is the ship's well deck or vehicle storage bay, identifiable by the ship's name banner and military vehicles visible in the background.

    13th MEU Tactical Movement Training on USS Makin Island

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Three U.S. Marines in full combat gear are conducting a training exercise aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD-8), a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship. They are in the ship's well deck or vehicle bay, aiming rifles in a tactical formation. The ship's name and hull designation are clearly visible on a sign in the background.

    13th MEU Tactical Movement Training on USS Makin Island

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Two military personnel in combat gear and camouflage uniforms are conducting a close-quarters battle (CQB) training exercise in what appears to be the interior of a naval vessel. They are moving in a tactical formation around a blue padded barrier while holding assault rifles with optics. Additional personnel are visible in the background observing the drill.

    13th MEU Tactical Movement Training on USS Makin Island

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A military aviation technician or deck crew member is lying on their back beneath an aircraft, working on securing or inspecting a tie-down chain connection point on the underside of the fuselage. The setting appears to be a naval vessel flight deck or military airfield, indicated by the non-skid deck surface and multiple tie-down chains visible in the background. The worker is wearing standard flight deck personal protective equipment.

    U.S. Marine Chains Down UH-1A Huey

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Military personnel are gathered on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck near a helicopter. A central figure in an olive green flight suit is holding or donning a red rescue/survival vest marked 'RESCUE' with a US flag patch visible on the sleeve. Several other personnel in various military uniforms are present around him, with additional aircraft visible in the background.

    U.S. Navy Sailors Demonstrate Safety Gear

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Two military personnel are on what appears to be a ship's flight deck. A pilot in full flight gear including a helmet with visor is being assisted or inspected by a U.S. Marines service member in MARPAT camouflage uniform. The Marine appears to be checking or adjusting equipment on the pilot's flight suit.

    U.S. Marines Demonstrate Safety Gear

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Two military personnel are on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck. A pilot wearing a flight helmet with a dark visor and olive flight suit is being assisted or inspected by a service member in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform. The background shows flight deck markings and what appears to be ground support equipment.

    U.S. Marines Demonstrate Safety Gear

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A military beach landing operation is depicted, showing a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft numbered '78' on the left and a wheeled armored fighting vehicle in desert camouflage in the center-background. Several military personnel are visible near the armored vehicle on a sandy beach terrain. The scene appears to be an amphibious assault exercise or operation.

    Marines Conduct Simulated Beach Raid at Camp Pendleton

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A military amphibious operation is underway on a sandy beach, featuring a camouflaged wheeled armored vehicle (likely an LAV-25 or similar) on the left and a landing craft on the right. Several personnel in military uniforms are visible between the two vehicles on the beach. The terrain consists of sandy dunes with sparse vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.

    Marines Conduct Simulated Beach Raid at Camp Pendleton

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-167 is beached on a sandy shoreline, likely during an amphibious landing operation or exercise. Several personnel in military uniforms are visible near the craft's ramp, and at least one military vehicle is loaded on the deck. The image is taken in strong backlit conditions, creating silhouette effects against a partly cloudy sky.

    L-CAC 64 Takes Part In Simulated Marine Raid

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A military Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft has beached on a sandy shoreline with its bow ramp lowered. The craft is loaded with multiple tan/coyote-colored military tactical vehicles, likely Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), with personnel visible on and around them. This appears to be an amphibious assault or beach landing exercise.

    L-CAC 64 Takes Part In Simulated Marine Raid

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A large US Navy amphibious assault ship is photographed at sea from a bow-on perspective, showing its flat flight deck and island superstructure. The vessel appears to be underway in open ocean under partly cloudy skies. Steam or exhaust is visible rising from the ship's superstructure area.

    USS Makin Island Conducts L-CAC Operations

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A worker wearing a yellow hard hat, hearing protection, and a high-visibility vest marked 'LHD8' observes a large, dimly lit interior space — likely the well deck or vehicle deck of a naval amphibious assault ship (LHD-8, USS Makin Island). The space is filled with haze or smoke and illuminated by rows of overhead lights casting a blue tint. Large mechanical equipment, possibly vehicles or machinery with visible wheels, can be seen in the background.

    Makin Island Welldeck Operations

    Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    The image shows a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-39) operating at high speed over open ocean water. The hovercraft is generating a large spray of white mist and foam beneath and around its hull as it skims across the surface. The photograph is taken from an elevated aerial perspective, clearly showing the vessel's designation markings and equipment.

    LCAC Departs USS Makin Island

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, looking outward toward an approaching Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft on rough, choppy seas. The LCAC is navigating through turbulent water and spray as it prepares to enter the ship's flooded well deck. The perspective emphasizes the massive scale of the well deck opening and the challenging sea conditions.

    Makin Island Welldeck Operations

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is entering or exiting the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The image is taken from inside the well deck looking outward, with the hovercraft surrounded by spray and mist generated by its lift fans. The dramatic low-light composition highlights the industrial scale of the well deck structure.

    Makin Island Welldeck Operations

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A dark, industrial interior space — likely the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship — viewed from the stern looking toward an open rear gate with ambient exterior light visible. Two silhouetted craft, consistent with Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, are positioned side by side near the opening. The scene is dramatically lit with rows of overhead lights on both sides and a blue-tinted light strip on the right wall.

    Makin Island Welldeck Operations

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Personnel wearing yellow safety helmets, ear protection, and high-visibility vests are working in what appears to be a large enclosed hangar deck, likely aboard a naval vessel or aircraft carrier. The central figure is holding two illuminated orange wands/batons raised in a signaling gesture, consistent with aircraft or vehicle marshaling operations. The environment is dimly lit with hazy atmospheric conditions visible in the background.

    Makin Island Welldeck Operations

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Two naval aviation personnel in green jerseys are performing maintenance on a military aircraft on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. One technician is positioned on top of the aircraft while the other works at a lower level near the fuselage. A radar array and carrier island superstructure are visible in the background.

    U.S. Marine Performs Maintenance on an MV-22B

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Two military maintenance personnel wearing green jerseys and helmets with hearing protection are performing maintenance work on a military aircraft on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval vessel. One technician is positioned on top of the aircraft while the other stands on a ladder below, both working on the same area of the fuselage or engine nacelle. The ship's island superstructure with radar equipment is visible in the background.

    U.S. Marine Performs Maintenance on an MV-22B

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform is performing maintenance work on a military vehicle inside what appears to be a hangar or maintenance bay. The service member is wearing blue nitrile gloves and safety goggles while handling a bright red circular component, likely a fuel or oil container lid. Additional military equipment and what appears to be a helicopter are visible in the background.

    U.S. Marine Refuels ULTV

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Amaris Timmons

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A military instructor in camouflage uniform conducts a classroom briefing for a large group of uniformed Marines in what appears to be a shipboard training room. Multiple attendees have their hands raised in response to a question or prompt from the instructor. Two display screens at the front show a presentation titled 'Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership'.

    U.S.M.C. First Sergeant Conducts a Leadership Seminar

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    Personnel are conducting a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, identifiable by 'FLT DK LHD-2' stenciled on the back of a yellow jersey worn by a flight deck officer. Crew members in various colored jerseys and flight suits walk in a line across the deck, scanning for debris. Military helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft (MV-22 Ospreys and AH-1Z Vipers) are visible in the background.

    U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines Participate in FOD Walk

    Photo by Seaman Pheona David

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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    A group of U.S. Navy personnel and individuals in civilian/mixed attire are lined up on the flight deck of a naval vessel, appearing to observe or receive a briefing near a parked military helicopter. A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is prominently visible on the deck with orange safety covers on its weapons pylons. The overcast sky and open ocean are visible in the background, confirming an at-sea setting.

    U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines Participate in FOD Walk

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    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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