Makin Island christened

The United States Navy recently christened the Makin Island (LHD 8) amphibious assault ship in Pascagoula, Miss. at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. The Makin Island, which is powered by two GE LM2500+ gas turbines coupled with GE main reduction gears, was design and built by Northrop Grumman. According to Karl Matson, general manager of GE […]