USS Makin Island conducts LCAC recovery drill in Pacific Ocean

Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) approach the well deck in a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a landing craft, air cushion emergency recovery evolution with Assault Craft Unit 5, Sept. 11, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Minh-Thy Chu)