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USS Makin Island (LHD-8) is a Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship currently operated by the United States Navy. USS Makin Island was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The ship has been in active service for 17 years.
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.
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USS Makin Island Military Ship Tracking Map
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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.
USS Makin Island (LHD-8) Previous Deployments
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.
Wasp Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Bataan, USS Bonhomme Richard (decommissioned), USS Boxer, USS Essex, USS Iwo Jima, USS Kearsarge, USS Wasp | United States Navy |