What type of ship is the USS Makin Island ?
She's an amphibious assault ship. Marines, helicopters and landing craft, I believe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Makin_Island_(LHD-8)
"...a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship designed to transport and land a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), a force of almost 2,000 Marines, ashore by helicopter, landing craft and amphibious assault vehicle. LHD 8 will also have secondary missions of sea control and power projection by helicopter and fixed-wing vertical short take-off and landing (VSTOL) aircraft; command and control, and mission support, including a hospital with six operating rooms..."