USS Makin Island conducts fight ops in Pacific Ocean

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jamaal Phillips, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), signals an F-35B Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VFMA) 211, to land on the flight deck, Dec. 4, 2025. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Abraham Ramirez)