091024-N-3357M-152 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2009) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) begin to form up for the ship's commissioning. Makin Island was officially commissioned during a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. ( Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist W. Scott Mishley/Released) US Navy 091024-N-3357M-152 Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) begin to form up for the ship's commissioning

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