USS Makin Island conducts live-fire exercise in Pacific Ocean

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Landainian Council, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), fires a 50. Cal machine gun at a “killer tomato”, Dec. 6, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson)