USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Story Archive
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.
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.
The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was named the recipient of the prestigious 2012 Vice Admiral Bulkeley Award for afloat safety May 9.
A group of female Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) dedicated several hours of their personal time to support the San Diego Rescue Mission warehouse in San Diego, May 30.
USS Makin Island Holds Change of Command Ceremony (14 June 2013)
With the traditional reading of official orders, exchange of salutes and the words "I relieve you sir," command of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was passed from one naval officer to another during a ceremony held aboard the ship at Naval Base San Diego, June 14.
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