09 September 2021 USS Makin Island Changes Command U.S. Navy Capt. Tony Chavez assumed command of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from Capt. Tom Ulmer during a ceremony held on board Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Sept. 9...
23 July 2020 Makin Island Supports Bonhomme Richard Firefighting Efforts SAN DIEGO – Sailors from USS Makin Island (LHD 8) assisted firefighting efforts starting July 12 when a fire was reported aboard fellow amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).On the morning of July 12, a fire was called away aboard the ship while it was moored pier side at Naval Base...
12 June 2020 USS Makin Island Changes Command SAN DIEGO – USS Makin Island (LHD 8) changed commands during a short ceremony aboard the ship June 12. U.S. Navy Capt. Tom Ulmer assumed command of the amphibious assault ship from Capt. Chris “Woody” Westphal.Guests at the ceremony were limited to immediate family and senior leaders serving...