The Casablanca class escort carrier USS Makin Island (CVE 93), left, is placed aside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 06, 2015) The Casablanca class escort carrier USS Makin Island (CVE 93), left, is placed aside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Both ships were named for the Makin Island raid carried out by Marine Raider Companies A and B, Second Raider Battalion Aug. 17-18, 1914. (U.S. Navy illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dennis Grube) File# 150806-N-NR851-001