USS Makin Island conducts LCAC ops in Pacific Ocean

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 27, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, exits the welldeck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during well deck operations, 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 Apprentice Tomas Zuelke)