Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 09.10.2025
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 64, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Sept. 9, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abraham Ramirez)...
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Lt. Cmdr. Emily Deloria, the senior medical officer aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), second from left, speaks with Senior Amphibious Warfare Officer Course (SAWOC) members in medical during a scheduled tour of Makin Island, Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Capt. Ryan Conole, executive officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), right, speaks with Senior Amphibious Warfare Officer Course (SAWOC) members in the wardroom during a scheduled tour of Makin Island, Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner)...
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jorge Agostini, the flight deck handler aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), center, speaks with Senior Amphibious Warfare Officer Course (SAWOC) members in flight deck control during a scheduled tour of Makin Island, Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Capt. Ryan Conole, executive officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), center, speaks with Senior Amphibious Warfare Officer Course (SAWOC) members in the upper vehicle stowage area during a scheduled tour of Makin Island, Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner)...
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Benjamin Richardson, selected for promotion to chief petty officer, and assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), presents medical spaces to Colombian Staff College students during a scheduled ship tour, Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Colombian Navy Rear Adm. Javier Hernando Rubio Barrera and Colombian Staff College students take photos of the well deck during a scheduled ship tour of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner)...
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Leitner | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.18.2025
Capt. Ryan Conole, executive officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), speaks with Colombian Navy Rear Adm. Javier Hernando Rubio Barrera and Colombian Staff College students, during a scheduled ship tour, Aug. 18, 2025. Makin Island is currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner)...