USS Makin Island conducts well deck ops in Pacific Ocean

A landing craft utility, attached to Assault Craft Unit 1, approaches the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 29, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eric Nelson)