Makin Island (LHD 8) Completes Second Round of Trials

SECOND ROUND: The U.S. amphibious assault ship Makin Island (LHD 8) completed its second round of builder’s trials Feb. 7 after four days at sea. Acceptance trials are scheduled for March and the ship is expected to join the fleet in October. Makin Island had to undergo a second round of Northrop...

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