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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

      Courtesy Photo   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   08.26.2026

      U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jeremiah Isham, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a leadership seminar in the chapel aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet......

    • 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

      Courtesy Photo   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   08.25.2026

      U.S. Navy Sailors tow an MV-22B Osprey, attached to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by......

    • 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

      Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   03.20.2025

      U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Todrick Bu, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs karaoke on the mess decks of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area......

    • 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

      Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   03.20.2025

      U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Mark Balino, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD8), performs karaoke on the mess decks, Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps......

    • 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

      Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   03.20.2025

      U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Marcus Taylor, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), performs karaoke on the mess decks, Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine......

    • 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)   |   03.20.2025

      U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Gorr, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, center, teaches tactical team movements to Lance Cpl. Dalton Springer, left, and Lance Cpl. Darryl Charles, both assigned to BLT 2/4, 13th MEU, in the upper vehicle stowage area on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious......

    • 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

      Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   03.20.2025

      U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Gorr, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, center, teaches tactical team movements to Lance Cpl. Dalton Springer, left, and Lance Cpl. Darryl Charles, both assigned to BLT 2/4, 13th MEU, in the upper vehicle stowage area on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious......

    • 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

      Photo by Seaman Eric Nelson   |   USS Makin Island (LHD 8)   |   03.20.2025

      U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Gorr, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, center, teaches tactical team movements to Lance Cpl. Dalton Springer, left, and Lance Cpl. Darryl Charles, both assigned to BLT 2/4, 13th MEU, in the upper vehicle stowage area on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 25, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious......