Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.19.2024
The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) visited amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), on April 19, 2024, to conduct independent research for the Secretary of Defense....
Story by Seaman Dominic Delahunt | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 01.29.2024
Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) basketball and soccer teams maintain a recent winning streak in the MWR League onboard Naval Base San Diego....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eloise Johnson | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 05.15.2023
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Guam following a routine port visit, May 15.
Courtesy Story | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 05.09.2023
The engineering, medical, and supply departments aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) were recognized during an evaluation period for excellence in their primary functional areas....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.28.2023
Capt. Andria Slough assumed command of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from Capt. Tony Chavez during a ceremony held aboard Makin Island, April 28....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.28.2023
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed Exercise Balikatan 2023 (BK23), April 28 with a closing ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eloise Johnson | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.05.2023
Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departed Sasebo following a routine port visit April 5.
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eloise Johnson | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.03.2023
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy completed Exercise Ssang Yong 2023 (SY23), April 3....
