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USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Live Military Ship Tracker | Free Real-Time Tracking of USS Makin Island - Cruising Earth
USS Makin Island Military Ship Tracker
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USS Makin Island Military Ship Details
The Wasp class amphibious assault ships combine a full well deck for landing craft and vehicles with a large aviation capability that includes F-35B fighters and MV-22 Ospreys. They can embark over 1,600 Marines and serve as the centerpiece of Marine Expeditionary Units.
Wasp Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Bataan, USS Bonhomme Richard DECOMMISSIONED, USS Boxer DEPLOYED, USS Essex, USS Iwo Jima, USS Kearsarge, USS Wasp | United States Navy |
USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Previous Deployments
USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Deployment 2025-1
Deployment Began: Fri Nov 14, 2025
Deployment Ended: Thu Jun 04, 2026
Days Deployed: 202 days
Deployment Location: Eastern Pacific, en route to CENTCOM AOR
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to Naval Base San Diego
Mission: Wasp-class amphibious assault ship leading the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Completed a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations before returning to homeport San Diego, California.