SAN DIEGO (October 31, 2018) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transit the ship during a Chapter 13 damage control drill. A Chapter 13 drill is an assessment of the ship’s damage control capabilities while in an extensive maintenance availability. It incorporates ship’s company, members of Federal Fire San Diego, the National City Fire Department and personnel from Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). Makin Island, homeported in San Diego, is conducting a depot-level maintenance availability.

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