USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Story Archive

Makin Island Named Recipient of Admiral Flatley Award for Aviation Safety  (28 March 2013)

Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) were named the recipients of the 2012 Admiral Flatley Memorial Award for aviation safety aboard LHA/LHD class ships, March 22.

Makin Island Sailors Attend CPO 365 Leadership Symposium  (15 April 2013)

Nearly 200 first class petty officers and chief petty officers (CPO) assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) gathered at the base theater on board Naval Base San Diego to take part in the ship's first CPO 365 leadership symposium April 4.

Makin Island Sailors Participate in "Earth Day" Base Cleanup Project  (24 April 2013)

More than 40 Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) took to the streets on board Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) for a special "Earth Day" cleanup project April 22.

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