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USS Makin Island (LHD-8)

/International Radio Call Sign:
November - Mike - Xray - Golf NMXG

Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship (Multi-Purpose):

Laid down, 14 February 2004, at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula. MS.

Christened, 19 August 2006

Launched, 22 September 2006

Commissioned USS Makin Island (LHD-8), 24 October 2009, at NAS North Island, Coronado, CA., CAPT. Robert Kopas USN, in command

Makin Island is assigned to Amphibious Group Five of the Pacific Fleet and will be homeported at San Diego, CA.

Specifications:
Displacement 41,335 tons (fl.)
Length 847'
Beam 106' (waterline)
Draft 27.3' (mean at full load)
Speed 20 kts.+

Complement

104 Officer

1004 Enlisted

Marine Force 1894

Armament

two Sea Sparrow launchers

three 20 mm Phalanx (CIWS)mounts

eight 50cal. mgs.

Aircraft

forty-two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters

five AV-8B Harrier aircraft

six ASW helicopters

Power Plant

General Electric [GE] "LM 2500 plus" gas turbine engines

two propellers, 70,000 total shaft horsepower

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Makin Island (LHD-8) (Building)
	29k	Makin Island (LHD-8) while under construction at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula. MS, 20 May 2005. Northrop Grumman Ship Systems photo	Charles Canterbury
	527k	Makin Island (LHD-8) while under construction at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula. MS., various Northrop Grumman Ship Systems photos	Gerd Matthes
	227k	Makin Island (LHD-8) while under construction at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula. MS, 11 August 2006. Northrop Grumman Ship Systems photo	Robert M. Cieri
	57k	Makin Island (LHD-8) sponsor, Mrs. Silke B. Hagee, christens the ship with a bottle of champagne across her bow at the ships launching, 19 August 2006, at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula. MS. Northrop Grumman Ship Systems photo	Robert M. Cieri
	142k	Makin Island (LHD-8) begins her first at sea period to conduct Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB) Builder's Sea Trials in the Gulf of Mexico, 9 December 2008. US Navy photo from the USS Makin Island web site.	Robert M. Cieri
	480k	Makin Island (LHD-8) departs the Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Gulf Coast shipyard for five days of Builder's Trials to tests a wide variety of systems and equipment. More than 100 Makin Island Sailors were embarked to observe and monitor the testing conducted be Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding personnel. *Makin Island, scheduled for commissioning 24 October 2009 in San Diego, will be the Navy's eighth and final Wasp Class amphibious assault ship. US Navy photo # 081209-N-2225N-002 GULF OF MEXICO (Dec. 9, 2008)* by MC3 Alec Noe.	Lee Wahler
	1093k	The well deck of Makin Island (LHD-8) is flooded as Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Gulf Coast personnel open the stern gate during a five-day Builders Trial underway. US Navy photo # 081210-N-3357M-005 GULF OF MEXICO (Dec. 10, 2008) by MCC W. Scott Mishley.	Robert M. Cieri
	1402k	Makin Island (LHD-8) conducts builder's trials in the Gulf of Mexico. US Navy photo # 090204-N-0000X-002 GULF OF MEXICO (Feb. 4, 2009), courtesy of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Gulf Coast.	Lee Wahler
	982k	Makin Island (LHD-8) at sea for Builder's Trials in the Gulf of Mexico, 9 December 2009.	Courtesy Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Gulf Coast.
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	243k	Makin Island (LHD-8) returns to Northrop Grumman's shipyard at Pascagoula, MS., 20 March 2009 after completing US Navy acceptance sea trial in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship is the eighth USS Wasp (LHD-1)-class amphibious assault ship being built Northrop Grumman at its Gulf Coast facilities in Pascagoula, MS. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation	Bill Gonyo
	357k	US Navy Sailors and Northrop Grumman shipbuilders together manned the flight deck Makin Island (LHD-8) as Northrop Grumman Corporation's Shipbuilding sector delivered to the ship to the US Navy at Pascagoula, MS, 16 April 2009. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corporation	Bill Gonyo
	2261k	Makin Island (LHD-8) sails easterly through the Strait of Magellan, 15 August 2009, as she prepares to enter the Pacific Ocean. *Makin Island* departed Pascagoula, MS., July 10 and circumnavigated South America on her way to her new homeport in San Diego. *Makin Island* is the eighth and final Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and is scheduled for commissioning in San Diego, 24 October 2009. Photo courtesy of Chilean Navy/Released.	Bill Gonyo
	63k	Makin Island (LHD-8) moored at NAS North Island, Coronado, CA., 18 October 2009, six days before commissioning.	Photo by Derick S. Hartshorn
USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
	6778k	Sailors and Marines assigned to *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) begin to form up for the ship's commissioning. Makin Island** was officially commissioned during a ceremony at NAS North Island. US Navy photo # 091024-N-3357M-152 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2009) by MCC W. Scott Mishley	Lee Wahler
	269k	Rear Adm. Bill Landay, Vice Admiral Richard Hunt, Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, and U. S. congresswoman Susan Davis listen to a speech given by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway, during the commissioning ceremony of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)*. US Marine Corps. photo # 091024-M-9051G-418 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2009)* by LCpl Meghan Gonzales.	Robert M. Cieri
	502k	Sailors and Officers of her crew, board *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** to prepare to "bring the ship to life" during the ship's commissioning ceremony. US Marine Corps. photo # 091024-M-9051G-689 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2009) by LCpl Meghan Gonzales.	Robert M. Cieri
	260k	Sailors and Marines bring the ship to life" manning the rails during the commissioning ceremony of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)*. US Marine Corps. photo # 091024-M-9051G-742 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2009)* by LCpl Meghan Gonzales.	Robert M. Cieri
	4890k	Thousands of friends, family and official guests watch as Sailors and Marines man the rails during the commissioning of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)*. Makin Island is the final Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, but the first of the class built with gas turbine engines and an electric drive. US Navy photo # 091024-N-8788B-348 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2009)* by MC2 Michael Barton	Lee Wahler
	475k	Sailors man the rails during the commissioning of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** was officially commissioned during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. US Navy photo # 091024-N-3357M-275 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 24, 2009) by MCC W. Scott Mishley.	Robert M. Cieri
	2591k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) at left and USS Boxer (LHD-4)** at right, moored at Naval Station San Diego in November 2009.	Photo by Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
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	826k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits San Diego Bay while outbound to the Pacific Ocean, 30 June 2010. US Navy photo # 100630-N-2918M-009 SAN DIEGO (June 30 2010) by MC3 Peter Merrill.	Ron Reeves
	185k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)** at Naval Station San Diego, CA., September 2010	Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	173k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** entering San Francisco Bay for the first time on 6 October 2010. photos were taken from the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge.	Photos by Mike McCullough
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	68k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** passing under the Golden Gate Bridge at San Francisco while outbound to sea, October 2010	Photo by Mike McCullough
	207k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) navigates San Diego Bay on her way to the Pacific Ocean for sea trials. Makin Island** recently completed a maintenance availability and is preparing for an upcoming deployment later this year. US Navy photo # 110630-N-ZC343-009 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2011) by MCC Joe Kane.	Lee Wahler
	272k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits San Diego Bay enroute to sea, July 2011.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	280k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits San Diego Bay enroute to sea, date unknown.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	316k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits San Diego Bay enroute to sea, 5 July 2011.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR Ret.
	295k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard USS Makin Island (LHD-8) as it transits the San Diego Bay. Makin Island** is the flagship for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) and is underway for PHIBRON-MEU integrated training preparing for its upcoming maiden deployment. US Navy photo # 110810-N-KS651-010 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2011) by MC2 Jason Behnke.	Lee Wahler
110907-N-KD852-132	1513k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits off the coast of Southern California conducting flight operations as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise. The exercise is designed to test capabilities and ensure overall readiness before deployment. US Navy photos # 110907-N-KD852-132 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2011) and 110907-N-KD852-156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2011) by MCC John Lill.	Lee Wahler
110907-N-KD852-156	1396k		Lee Wahler
	1739k	The Los Angeles-class attack submarine *USS Hampton* (SSN-767) transits alongside USS Makin Island (LHD-8)** as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise. US Navy photo # 110907-N-KD852-297 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2011) by MCC John Lill.	Robert Hurst
	1555k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** underway off the coast of southern California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway for a certification exercise preparing for an upcoming deployment. US Navy photo # 111010-N-KD852-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) by MCC John Lill.	Lee Wahler
	1385k	The amphibious dock landing ship *USS Pearl Harbor* (LSD-52) front, USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD-18)** underway off the coast of Southern California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is underway for a certification exercise preparing for an upcoming deployment. US Navy photo # 111010-N-KD852-492 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2011) by MCC John Lill.	Lee Wahler
	905k	The amphibious transport dock ship *USS New Orleans* (LPD-18), front, USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)** transit the Indian Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. US Navy photo # 120508-N-KD852-093 INDIAN OCEAN (May 8, 2012) by MCC John Lill.	Lee Wahler
	1270k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** conducts flight deck operations in the Indian Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. US Navy photo # 120508-N-KD852-137 INDIAN OCEAN (May 8, 2012) by MCC John Lill.	Lee Wahler
	153k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** pulls away from the pier at Naval Air Station North Island to participate in the annual San Francisco Fleet Week. US Navy photo # 21001-N-VO377-015 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 1, 2012) by MC2 Jonathan P. Idle.	Lee Wahler
	177k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** moored pierside at Naval Station San Diego, 30 September 2012. Note Church Pennant. US Navy photo.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR (Ret)
	324k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) departs Naval Base San Diego for sea trials and engineering drills following a 13-month maintenance availability. Makin Island** was the first amphibious assault ship built with a hybrid-electric propulsion system that provides significant savings in fuel costs for the U.S. Navy. US Navy Photo # 131210-N-SV210-105 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 10, 2013) by MCCS Donnie W. Ryan.	Robert M. Cieri
	449k	Raymond M. Tangi ABM(H)-2 and Brittany E. Burks AGM(H)-2 directs a SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Black Jacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-21), onto the flight deck of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is underway for sea trials after a 13-month phased maintenance availability. US Navy Photo # 140114-N-JO908-096 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 14, 2014) by MC3 Kory Alsberry.	Robert M. Cieri
	245k	ABH1 Patrick Guillermo signals to an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA-211) "Avengers", as he prepares to take off from the flight deck of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is underway for routine operations off the coast of Southern California. US Navy Photo # 140204-N-JO908-103 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2014) by MC3 Kory Alsberry.	Robert M. Cieri
	236k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits San Diego Harbor. US Navy Photo # 140210-N-UK306-029 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 10, 2014) by MC3 Timothy Schumaker.	Robert M. Cieri
	248k	An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Red Lions" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-15) lands aboard the flight deck of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is underway for routine operations off the coast of Southern California. US Navy Photo # 140226-N-WY954-066 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2014) by MCSN Robin W. Peak.	Robert M. Cieri
	362k	Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Kyle Daggett, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-23), the Wildcards, observes aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter as it transports cargo to the amphibious assault ship *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) during a replenishment-at-sea. Makin Island** is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy Photo # 140804-N-GT710-638 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2014) by MC2 Lawrence Davis.	Ron Reeves
	176k	An MV-22 Osprey displays static lights while performing operational testing during night vision device flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and, with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operation and theater security cooperation efforts in the US 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy Photo # 140918-N-WY954-005 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 18, 2014) by MC3 Robin W. Peak.	Ron Reeves
	354k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45)** transit the Arabian Sea during an underway replenishment. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy Photo # 150106-N-WY954-279 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2015) by MC3 Robin W. Peak.	Ron Reeves
	163k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits on course during an underway replenishment. US Navy Photo # 150106-N-WY954-207 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2015) by MC3 Robin W. Peak.	Lee Wahler
	146k	An AS332 Super Puma delivers cargo to *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) while transiting alongside the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE-10)** during an underway replenishment. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy Photo # 150106-N-WY954-312 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2015) by MC3 Robin W. Peak.	Lee Wahler
	164k	Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) board MV-22 Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) as they prepare to launch from the flight deck of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)*, 12 February 2015. US Navy Photo # 150223-N-UK333-072 (PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2015)*.	Tommy Trampp
	193k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) steams past Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head State Monument as the ship departs Pearl Harbor following a port visit. Makin Island*, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is returning to homeport San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of operation. US Navy Photo # 150217-N-KL846-156 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2015)* by MC2 Christopher Lindahl.	Lee Wahler
	149k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** returns to her homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, returns following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. US Navy Photo # 150108-N-QE566-439 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015) by MC1 Corwin Colbert.	Lee Wahler
	192k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** moored pierside at Naval Station San Diego, CA., date unknown. US Navy photo.	Richard Miller BMCS USNR
	1757k	Amphibious assault vehicles from the *3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, Alpha Company, 1st Platoon enter the well deck of USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. US Navy Photo # 160209-N-WY954-275 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 9, 2016) by MC2 Robin W. Peak.	Lee Wahler
	264k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** under way off the coast of southern California, conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five (COMPHIBRON-5) and the *11th Marine Expeditionary Unit* in preparation for an upcoming deployment. US Navy Photo # 160714-N-GB595-516 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2016) by MC1 Mathew J. Diendorf.	Lee Wahler
	228k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8) the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD-25) are underway, 14 July 2016, in formation off the coast of San Clemente Island, Calif. during strait transit training as part of Amphibious Squadron - Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMINT). PMINT is the third major exercise of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit** pre-deployment training cycle, which operationally combines the efforts of the 11th MEU and Amphibious Squadron Five (COMPHIBRON-5) for the first time in the training cycle. US Marine Corps Photo # 160714-M-GM943-135 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2016) by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans.	Lee Wahler
	171k	Makin Island (LHD-8) out bound to sea, San Diego Bay, 1 August 2016. North Coronado Island in the background.	Bob May
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161025-N-NR851-183	321k	The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) under way in the western Pacific Ocean. The Makin Island ARG is comprised of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD-45) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD-25). The ARG is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit** in support of the Navy's maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy Photo # 161025-N-NR851-183 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) and US Navy Photo # 161025-N-NR851-027 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 25, 2016) by MC2 Dennis Grube.	Ron Reeves and Tommy Trampp
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	269k	A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. US Navy photo # 161216-N-EW322-012 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 16, 2016) by MC3 Clark Lane	Ron Reeves
	199k	MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), conduct night-vision device flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)*. US Navy photo # 161218-N-LI768-042 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 18, 2016)* by MC3 Devin M. Langer.	Ron Reeves
	122k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits the Arabian Sea. The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. US Navy photo # 170305-N-LI768-160 ARABIAN SEA (March 3, 2017) by MC3 Devin M. Langer.	US Navy Photo of the Day 03/07/17
	212k	An MV-22B Osprey assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 takes off from *USS Makin Island* (LHD-8). Makin Island** is the flagship of her amphibious ready group which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. US Navy photo # 170329-N-LI768-128 INDIAN OCEAN (March 29, 2017) by MC3 Devin M. Langer.	U.S. Navy Photos of the Day Update, 03/31/2017
	921k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** transits the San Diego Bay as she returns from a seven-month deployment to the Pacific, Middle East, and the Horn of Africa. US Navy photo # 170515-N-UB927-063 SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) by MC3 Brett A. Anderson.	U.S. Navy Photos of the Day Update, 05/16/2017
10080887	323k	*USS Makin Island* (LHD-8)** conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. US Navy photo # 200420-N-LR905-1564 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2020) by MC3 Jacob D. Bergh.	Chin Yu Chu

Makin Island (LHD-8) Memorabilia
Christening Coin Contributed by Robert M. Cieri	Christening Program Contributed by Robert M. Cieri	Welcome Aboard Contributed by David Buell	Commissioning Program cover Contributed by Robert M. Cieri

Commanding Officers
01	CAPT. Kopas, Robert George, USN	24 October 2009 - 27 August 2010
02	CAPT. Landers, James William, USN	27 August 2010 - 29 February 2012
03	CAPT. Pringle, Cedric E., USN :RADM	29 February 2012 - 14 June 2013
04	CAPT. Holsey, Alvin, USN :RADM	14 June 2013 - 26 December 2014
05	CAPT. Rodgers, Jon P. "JR", USN	26 December 2014 - 4 August 2016
06	CAPT. Melson, Mark Antony, USN :RADM	4 August 2016 - 9 November 2017
07	CAPT. Oden, David Maddux, USN	9 November 2017 - 15 March 2019
08	CAPT. Westphal, Christopher C., USN	15 March 2019 - 6 December 2020
09	CAPT. Ulmer, Thomas A., USN	6 December 2020 - 9 September 2021
10	CAPT. Chavez, Tony (TC), USN	9 September 2021 - 28 April 2023
11	CAPT. Slough, Andria Lee, USN (USNA 1998)	28 April 2023 -


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For more photos and information about USS Makin Island (LHD-8) see;
USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Historical Chronology
USS Makin Island LHD-8
Amphibious Assault Ships - LHD/LHA(R)

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