Amphibious Squadron (COMPHIBRON) 7

SF Fleet Week 23: Manning The Rails

U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) man the rails as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2023 at San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, Oct. 1, 2023. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Henry)

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Photo By: Cpl. Trent A. Henry

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SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) — Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from several ships, squadrons and military units will be in San Francisco for the annual San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 2-9.

Makin Island Participates in Balikatan 23

230412-N-VS068-1086 A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht

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PHILIPPINES — 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.

Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) finished conducting operations while transiting with guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) and landing helicopter assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Luzon Strait, March 17.

Makin Island conducts Medical Operations with CSG11

230211-N-EI127-1118 Cmdr. Amy Hernandez, a general surgeon with Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 1, left, and Cmdr. Kim Gerber, a certified registered nurse anesthetist with FST 1, perform a surgery on a mannequin during a casualty response with Sailors from the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 11, 2023 in the South China Sea.

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Photo By: Seaman Joshua Martinez

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Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) of Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG 11), conducted integrated medical operations Feb. 11, 2023, in the South China Sea.

Makin Island Sailors, 13th MEU Marines volunteer in Singapore

230202-N-XK047-1052 Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) sort and distribute various pre-packaged food items during a community relations event at Food Bank Singapore, Feb. 2, 2023.

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Photo By: Seaman Joshua Martinez

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Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participated in several community relations events during their visit in Singapore, Feb. 1-9, 2023.

CARAT/MAREX Singapore ship-to-shore exercise

230112-N-YQ414-102 PULAU SUDONG (Jan. 12, 2023) Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, launched from USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) conducts ship-to-shore exercise on Pulau Sudong as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Singapore, Jan. 12. CARAT/MAREX Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Mohammad Issa)

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Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2022 concluded in Singapore, Jan. 13, following five days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and U.S. military.

USS John P. Murtha Conducts Guam Port Call

221210-N-YT019-0005 Guam (Dec. 10 2022) Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) gets underway from Apra Harbor, Guam. Port calls are part of the Navy’s routine operations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LPD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk)

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The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) departed Guam after a scheduled port call, Dec. 10.

Opening Ceremony for CARAT 2022

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Joaquin Martinez, vice commander, U.S. 7th Fleet gives a speech during the opening ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2022, Dec. 7. CARAT Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ and marine corps abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Apprentice MCSA Joshua Martinez)

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The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2022 with the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) and Marine Corps (KORMAR RI) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 7.

San Diego Padres Foundation Provide Care Packages to John P. Murtha

221124-N-YT019-0647 Cmdr. Robert Floyd, Executive Officer aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), hands out care packages put together by the Padres Foundation.

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Cmdr. Robert Floyd, Executive Officer aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), hands out care packages put together by the Padres Foundation.

CPR7 Visits Coronado High School NJROTC

CPR7 Visits Coronado High School NJROTC

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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2022) – Sailors, and Marines, from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) visited Coronado High School (CHS) Navy Junior Reserves Officers Training Corps, Sept. 29.

United Through Reading Visits Makin Island

220928-N-EI127-1204 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 28, 2022) – Lt. Cmdr. Jon Smoak, mini boss of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), reads to the camera during a visit from United Through Reading, Sep. 28. United Through Reading is an organization that helps service members stay connected to their children during deployment and spread literacy through military homes throughout the nation. Makin Island is homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Martinez)

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Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and John P. Murtha (LPD 26) participated in the United Through Reading Program, Sept. 28.

USS Makin Island Commemorates Namesake

220816-N-YC581-1092 The Chiefs Mess assigned to USS Makin Island pose for a group photo, participate in a 5K run in observance of the 80th anniversary of the Makin Island raid, Aug. 16. The 5K run served to commemorate Makin Island’s historical raid, routing enemy forces, gaining valuable intelligence and earning its name in honor of Marine Raider Companies A and B, Second Raider Battalion on Japanese-held Makin Island, in the Gilbert Islands, Aug. 17-18, 1942. Makin Island, flagship of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th MEU, is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Noel Heeter)

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Photo By: Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Noel Heeter

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Sailors, and Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8), commemorated the 80th anniversary of the ship’s namesake during a celebration aboard the ship, Aug. 16.

Sailors and Marines Talk Financial Literacy aboard USS Makin Island

220802-N-XK047-2019 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2022) – Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Deanna Aguilar, a command financial specialist aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), instructs Sailors and Marines, assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a financial workshop, Aug. 2. Command financial specialists function as the command’s principal advisor on policies and matters related to personal financial management. Makin Island, flagship of amphibious squadron (CPR) SEVEN, along with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is currently underway conducting integrated training in the U.S. 3rd fleet to prepare for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson

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Sailors, along with Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), attended a personal finances and budgeting class aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Aug. 2.

Families Visit USS Anchorage for Day Cruise

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) – Chief Damage Controlman Kevin Underritter addresses Sailors and their families and friends about damage control during a family day cruise aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Friends and family members were invited aboard Anchorage to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand. Anchorage is currently home ported in San Diego as part of Amphibious Squadron SEVEN, along with USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley)

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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley

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USS Anchorage (LPD 23) welcomed over 400 new shipmates while getting underway off the coast of San Diego, June 23.

USS Makin Island (LHD 8),USS Anchorage (LPD 23) Connect with Local High School

220524-N-XK047-1089 SAN DIEGO (May 24, 2022) – Lt. j. g. Alan Rogers, from amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), discusses engineering products during a community relations event at Lincoln High School, May 24. Sailors participate in various community relations events to help establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships within the community. USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and Anchorage belong to Amphibious Squadron SEVEN and are currently homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

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Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Eloise Johnson

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Sailors of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) visited Lincoln High School, May 24.