110911RR095-209 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2011) The Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) operates off the coast of Southern California. Makin Island is conducting a composite training unit training exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. Makin Island is the flagship of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 and has embarked elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU). Navy

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