Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 03.20.2023
Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) conducts a fueling-at-sea (FAS) with guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) and forward arming and refueling ship (FARS) operations with forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) via an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked with the......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Haley | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 06.28.2022
Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island conduct a stern-gate marriage with a Landing Craft, Utility (LCU), June 28. LCUs are used to transport vehicles, personnel and cargo from sea-to-shore and shore-to-sea. Makin Island is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego...
Video by Seaman Recruit Joshua Martinez | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 05.18.2022
220518-N-EI127-2001 SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2022) – Sailors conduct topside preservation aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) May 18. Sailors preserve the ship to fight against weathering. Makin Island an amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez)...
Video by Seaman Recruit Joshua Martinez | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 05.18.2022
SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2022) – Senior chiefs and master chiefs of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) were promoted to the next pay grade during a ceremony on the flight deck, May 18. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez)...
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Bergh | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 05.17.2022
SAN DIEGO (May 17, 2022) – Sailors combat a simulated fire aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) May 17. Sailors train combatting fires using proven shipboard firefighting techniques and equipment in realistic training scenarios. Makin Island an amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)...
Video by Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.16.2022
220416-N-VS068-2001 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2022) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enter and disembark the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 16. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine......
Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Lieberknecht | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.14.2022
220414-N-AO823-2001 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2022) – A missile fires from the forward rolling airframe missile (RAM) launcher aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 14. The Navy trains, certifies, and deploys combat ready naval forces prepared to face a full range of missions—from humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, to major regional conflicts, to ballistic......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Haley | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 04.10.2022
220410-N-NY430-2001 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enter and disembark the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 10. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine......
