USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

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Comment by Stan Bidlack on September 21, 2014 at 9:36pm

What's going on aboard the Makin Island in that photo with the tug boats?

Comment by Christopher Vigliotti on March 17, 2014 at 3:57pm

My Daughter just got orders to the USS Makin Island, she was on the George Washington a while back. My daughter spent the last year at Lemoore, NAS  I'm not sure what to ask about the ship or the deployment situation. I would appreciate it if someone can message me.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on February 8, 2014 at 11:21am

A Pacific postcard moment. — with USS MAKIN ISLAND heading to sea earlier this week for operations off Southern California...

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on April 19, 2013 at 2:09pm

Check out the latest edition of "Around the Island", the ship's official newspaper. This month we focus on Earth Day!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on March 12, 2013 at 6:18pm

USS Makin Island Receives First Battle "E" Award
Story Number: NNS130312-12
3/12/2013

From USS Makin Island Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was named a recipient of the 2012 Battle Efficiency (Battle "E") award, March 9, marking the first time the ship has received the prestigious award.

Vice Adm. Thomas Copeman, the commander of Naval Surface Forces, and commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, made the official announcement via naval message traffic.

The Battle "E" is the Navy's top performance award presented only to the ships that achieve the highest standards of performance readiness and efficiency.

Award criteria is designed to measure and recognize a command's sustained superior performance and battle efficiency in an operational environment throughout the competition calendar year.

Makin Island spent the first half of 2012 deployed to U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Following deployment, the ship maintained a steady operational tempo with underway periods in support of Marine Air Wing aviation operations, San Francisco Fleet Week and midshipmen training periods.

Ships competing for the Battle "E" are evaluated and graded in five specific areas: maritime warfare; engineering and survivability; command, control, communications and information warfare; logistics management, and ship safety. Makin Island received command excellence awards in all five categories for 2012.

"It's an honor for our team to receive this kind of recognition," said Capt. Cedric E. Pringle, Makin Island's commanding officer. "The Battle 'E' award is a result of the hard work of everyone on board. It validates our focus on continuous improvement across the entire spectrum of warfare readiness. This award will also strengthen our commitment to excellence in all that we do."

Every Makin Island Sailor who was a member of the crew during 2012 is now eligible to wear the Battle "E" ribbon on their uniform. Any Makin Island Sailor who already has a Battle "E" award from a previous command can now add an additional "E" device to the ribbon.

The Navy Battle "E" program and accompanying ribbon was established July 1, 1974, by then-Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf in order to recognize ships and aviation squadrons who are the best in the fleet in all areas of battle readiness.

Makin Island returned from a seven-month deployment June 22, making history as the first U.S. Navy ship to deploy using a hybrid-electric propulsion system. By using this unique propulsion system, the ship saved over $15 million in fuel costs and the Navy expects to see fuel cost savings of more than $250 million, over the course of the ship's lifecycle. Lessons learned during Makin Island's maiden deployment prove the Navy's commitment to energy awareness and conservation and will positively influence future ship designs for several decades.

This initiative is one of many throughout the Navy and Marine Corps that will enable the Department of the Navy to achieve the Secretary of the Navy's energy goals to improve our energy security and efficiency afloat and ashore, increase our energy independence and help lead the nation toward a clean energy economy.

The ship is currently undergoing a planned maintenance availability (PMA) at Naval Base San Diego. During this seven month PMA period, Makin Island will receive numerous equipment upgrades, modernization, and general repairs. The PMA period will also help to ensure the ship will reach the full service life of at least 40 years.

For more news from USS Makin Island (LHD 8), visit www.navy.mil/local/lhd8/.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on October 14, 2012 at 12:31pm

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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 9, 2012) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship leaves San Francisco at the conclusion of San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. San Francisco Fleet Week was scheduled from Oct. 3-8 and brought more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from four ships to the city of San Francisco in order to highlight the personnel, technology and capabilities of the sea services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro/Released) U.S. Navy --

Comment by Don Hornschuch on June 7, 2012 at 4:31pm

Is anyone out there taking the mini tiger cruise?  I'm signed up, but haven't received much information about meeting points at the base.  If you fly into San Diego, is it pretty easy to get around on the base if you don't have a car?

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 7, 2012 at 1:15pm

(June 5, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) transits the Pacific Ocean under the light of a full moon. Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel J. Walls)

Comment by Paul Anderson on June 5, 2012 at 4:03pm

Yes Robert.  I am going. I will try to figure out how to contact you directly.  Paul

Comment by Robert Thomas on June 5, 2012 at 11:20am

Anyone going on the Tiger Cruise?

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