Makin Island Change of Command 241017-N-EI127-1099 The official party of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) change of command ceremony, salutes the national ensign on the flight deck while in-port at Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 17, 2024. During the ceremony, Capt. Jose Arana relieved Capt. Andria Slough to become Makin Island’s 12th commanding officer. Makin Island is currently in a selective restricted availability while homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 241023-N-N0831-0003 USS Makin Island Changes Command SAN DIEGO – U.S. Navy Capt. Jose Arana assumed command of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from Capt. Andria Slough during a ceremony held aboard amphibious assault ship October 17. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS
Makin Island Welding 221219-N-XK047-1163 JAVA SEA (Dec. 19, 2022) – Fireman Kaden Banning welds a bracket aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 19, 2022. Hull Maintenance Technicians plan, supervise and perform tasks necessary for fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of shipboard structures, plumbing, sewage and piping systems. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is on a regularly scheduled deployment with the 13th MEU in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Eloise Johnson VIRIN: 241023-N-N0831-0004 Makin Island Takes Home 2024 SECDEF Maintenance Award SAN DIEGO – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was recently announced as one of the recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Maintenance Award for the field-level, large category. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS
Makin Island throws Face-2-the-service Rodeo 240731-N-OP825-1052 Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Courtney Crane, a native of Wichita, Kansas, a member of the Sexual Prevention Advocate (SPA) Team, speaks during the Face-2-the-service rodeo on the mess decks aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 31, 2024. Makin Island is currently in a selective restricted availability while homeported in San Diego. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erica K. R. Higa) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Erica Higa VIRIN: 240820-N-N0831-0007 Makin Island SPA Team Recognized for Their Efforts The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was formally recognized for its outstanding contributions to increasing suicide prevention awareness and engagement. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS
Surface Line Week 2023 Award Ceremony [Image 5 of 8] NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Oct. 13, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) pose for a photo with the championship award at the Surface Line Week Pacific award ceremony. The two-week competition, hosted by Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, highlights professional and athletic skills while enhancing Surface Warfare culture, connectedness, and team building among the Surface Force. About 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Department of the Navy civilians participated. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire M. DuBois) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Claire DuBois VIRIN: 231013-N-UN585-1312 USS Makin Island Wins Surface Line Week Pacific 2023 SAN DIEGO — The 39th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific 2023 came to an end with an award ceremony where Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was announced as the overall winner, Oct. 13. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island The 39th Surface Line Week (SLW) Pacific 2023 SLW Surface Line Week
CARAT Indonesia 2022 [221218-M-FW664-1694]-PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2022) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island as Indonesian servicemembers view the landing from Indonesian Navy vessels during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/ Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 18. CARAT/MAREX 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 its 28th 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. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad J. Pulliam) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Gunnery Sgt. Chad Pulliam VIRIN: 230607-N-N0831-0001 Makin Island ARG, 13th MEU Return to Home Port San Diego The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, led by commander, Amphibious Squadron 7 and comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to San Diego this week following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS ESG 3 LATEST NEWS LPD 26 Makin Island ARG 13th MEU Return to Home Port San Diego LPD 23
230514-N-EI127-1082 GUAM (May 14, 2023) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) enters port in Guam, May 14, 2023. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and the 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 Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: MC3 Class Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 230514-N-EI127-1082 Makin Island ARG Departs Guam U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM – The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) departed Guam following a routine port visit, May 15. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Makin Island ARG Departs Guam
Makin Island Welding 230104-N-VS068-1142 Fireman Kaden Banning welds a pull-up bar in the gym aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 4, 2023 in the South China Sea. Corrective maintenance is necessary to prevent corrosion to equipment and ensure personnel safety. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock 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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht VIRIN: 230104-N-VS068-1142 USS Makin Island Wins Navy Excellence Awards 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. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island NAVY EXCELLENCE AWARDS NAVY "BLUE E" AWARD RED "E" 13th MEU GREEN "H" AWARD MAKIN ISLAND AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP
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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht VIRIN: 230412-N-VS068-1086 Makin Island ARG Conducts Balikatan with the Armed Forces of the Philippines 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. CPR 7 LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS LPD 23 LATEST NEWS LPD 26 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
230428-N-VS068-1260 Brig. Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding general, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, left, pins Capt. Tony Chavez, with an end of tour award during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), April 28, 2023 in the the Philippines. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored naval tradition which formally proclaims the continuity and authority of command to the officers, men and women of the command. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport dock 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. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrech VIRIN: 230428-N-VS068-1260 USS Makin Island Changes Command 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. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS
USS Makin Island Conducts Operations with USS Chung Hoon and USS America in the South China Sea 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. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island CPR 7 LATEST NEWS USS CHUNG-HOON DDG 93 LATEST NEWS LHA 6 LATEST NEWS LPD 23 LATEST NEWS USS ANCHORAGE LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P. MURTHA
Makin Island Participates in Exercise Cobra Gold 2023 230303-N-EI127-1833 From bottom to top amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Royal Thai Navy landing platform dock HTMS Angthong (LPD 791), Republic of Korea Navy tank landing ship ROKS Il Chul Bong (LST 688), and landing transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26)during operation Cobra Gold 2023, March 3, 2023. Exercise Cobra Gold 2023, in its 42nd iteration, is one of the largest multilateral theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and reflects the U.S. commitment to allies and partners, providing a continuous and reliable platform to train, prepare, and enhance regional interoperability. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island and amphibious transport dock 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 MEU 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 Joshua Martinez) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 230315-N-N0831-0001 USS Makin Island Participates in Cobra Gold 2023 Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) finished operation Cobra Gold 2023 while ported in Thailand, March 10. CNSP LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island LPD 26 LATEST NEWS USS JOHN P MURTHA
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises 230211-N-DU622-1588 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2023) An MV-22 Osprey from the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 flies by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McTaggart VIRIN: 230213-N-N0831-0001 Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting integrated expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea Feb. 11. CNSP LATEST NEWS USS Nimitz CVN 68 NIMCSG MKI ARG 13th MEU USMC CSG 11 TF 76/3 3D MEB USS Decatur DDG 73 USS CHUNG-HOON DDG 93 LATEST NEWS DDG 73 LATEST NEWS DDG 93 USS WAYNE E. MEYER DDG 108 LATEST NEWS DDG 108 DESRON 9 CVW 17 LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island
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. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 230215-N-N0831-0003 Makin Island conducts Medical Operations with CSG11 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. CPR 7 LATEST NEWS PHIBRON 7 LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island CSG 11 USS Nimitz CVN 68 NIMCSG 13th MEU USS Bunker Hill CG 52 LATEST NEWS USS Decatur DDG 73 LATEST NEWS USS CHUNG-HOON DDG 93 LATEST NEWS USS WAYNE E. MEYER DDG 108 LATEST NEWS DESRON 9 CVW 17
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. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman Joshua Martinez VIRIN: 230215-N-N0831-0002 Makin Island Sailors, 13th MEU Marines volunteer in Singapore 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. LHD 8 LATEST NEWS USS Makin Island CPR 7 LATEST NEWS PHIBRON 7 13th MEU USMC Marines LPD 23 LATEST NEWS USS ANCHORAGE
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) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lt.j.g. Mohammad Issa VIRIN: 230113-N-N0831-0001 CARAT/MAREX Singapore concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation 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. DESRON 7 LATEST NEWS CARAT/MAREX Singapore REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE RSS SINGAPURA RSS ENDURANCE LPD 26 LATEST NEWS LHD 8 LATEST NEWS MEU CTF 73 CTF 76 CPR 7 LATEST NEWS 13th MEU CTG CARAT 3D MEB III MEF CDS 7 LATEST NEWS