220708-N-XK047-1236 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2022) – Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Trent Warren, engineer, and Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Matt Smart, craftmaster, enter the welldeck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, July 8. Makin Island is designed to field an integrated amphibious force that can support operational commanders around the globe with both strike and amphibious capabilities. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in 3rd Fleet.

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