Amphibious Assault Vehicles

Photos of various landing craft and amphibious vehicles in action on water, demonstrating military transport and sea operations.

Pacific Ocean, July 30, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion transits through the Pacific Ocean during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group's composite training unit exercise.

050729-N-8154G-080. Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACU-2

120720-N-NN926-065 ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2012) A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DF-ST-86-09655. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD 85 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A 7th Marine LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle heads for White Beach during a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES) test. (Substandard image). Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pacific Ocean, July 30, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion transits through the Pacific Ocean during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group's composite training unit exercise.

SANDAKAN, Malaysia (Aug. 17, 2015) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4 and members of the Royal Malaysian navy conduct boat formation training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

120523-N- AL752-098GULF OF THAILAND (May 23, 2012) Marines assigned to the 4th Marine Regiment drive their amphibious assault vehicles toward Hat Yao Beach with a landing craft utility (LCU) from Beach Master Unit (BMU) 10 for a joint U.S. and Royal Thai Navy beach landing. The 4th Marines and BMU 10 are embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and are participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness.

DN-SC-87-09993. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

111101-N-WJ771-141SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 1, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific region.

220730-N-LI768-1191MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) A Korean amphibious assault vehicle from the Republic of Korea Marines departs Pyramid Rock Beach to return to amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) following an amphibious raid during a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220410-N-VS068-1122PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembarks the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 10. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

100819-N-ZZ999-001 ONSLOW BAY, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2011) Sailors assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2 and Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 load Marines and their equipment onto a landing craft utility for transfer to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a training exercise off the coast of North Carolina. Oak Hill is preparing to support Southern Partnership Station, a three-month deployment involving information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the Caribbean and Latin American region.

A U.S. Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) is motioned in toward shore by a participant in BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Behind the LCU is a Navy LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY)

Air cushion landing craft LCAC-11 moves backwards through the water. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111105-A-WF228-105CARIBBEAN SEA (Nov. 5, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) to transport Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force to Matuntugo, Columbia to support Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012.

Gulf of Aden, July 1, 2012 - A landing craft air cushion approaches the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima.

060407-N-4772B-009. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

000225-M-0267C-006. Subject Operation/Series: BALIKATAN 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2013) A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting amphibious squadron/Marine expeditionary unit integration in preparation for a scheduled deployment this spring.

DM-ST-86-08448. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120107-N-RP435-834 KUWAIT NAVAL BASE (Jan. 7, 2012) Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 2, based in Portsmouth, Va., and Coast Guard Deployable Operations Group (CGDOG) 307, based in Clearwater, Fla., patrol Kuwait Naval Base's harbor. Both units are part of Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.5, which provides harbor defense and force protection in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

CAPU MIDIA, ROMANIA - An amphibious assault vehicle attached to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, drives onto the beach during an amphibious raid aboard Capu Midia, Romania, August 3, 2011. Romanian Marines from 307th Marine Infantry Battalion and U.S. Marines from the 22nd MEU conducted an amphibious raid, the culminating event of Summer Storm Amphibious Bilateral Exercise 11, a five-day exercise meant to increase the inoperability between American and Romanian forces. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group serving as a potent, formidable and deterrent force who continues to train and improve their capability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Log

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines AAV7A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles from Expeditionary Strike Group 1 (ESG-1), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enter the sea in preparation for an upcoming amphibious assault landing demonstration for Exercise BRIGHT STAR 05 at Mubarek Military City (MMC), Egypt. Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY)

Landing Craft Utility Approaches USS Comstock Well Deck

111114-N-KA046-056ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2011) Sailors and Marines disembark from a landing craft utility (LCU) assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

120131-N-PC102-213 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2012) Riverine Command Boat (RCB) 803 attached to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 conducts a route reconnaissance mission during exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

050913-N-9288T-056. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY)

DM-ST-88-07826. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

060921-N-4856C-014. Base: Unknown

The air cushion landing craft LCAC 28 moves backwards while operating off the coast of Virginia near Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek. Country: Chesapeake Bay

DF-ST-86-08115. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SN-85-09526. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

BAHRAIN (April 19, 2016) Sailors assigned to the harbor patrol unit at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain maneuver harbor patrol craft in formation past the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The harbor patrol unit provides anti-terrorism force protection, ship escort, and harbor patrol as part of maritime security operations. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asias mission to provide services to the Fleet, Fighter, and Family.

A LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushioned) heads into Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This LCAC was part of a rehearsal for a demonstration that would be given the following day as part of the REVISED CAPABILITIES Exercise. Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The FBI Hostage Rescue Team use a H-60M Black Hawk helicopter to conduct search and rescue training in the Charleston Harbor on Aug. 1, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina. The HRT training was supported by local Law and maritime agencies while Priority 1 Air Rescue was involved in training the FBI personnel to familiarize them with rescue operations onboard the H-60M Black Hawk helicopter.

An amphibious Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicle moves toward Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 23. The LCAC, from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, arrived at the base to begin two weeks of testing at Eglins McKinley Climatic Lab.

120902-N-XO436-077 ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 2, 2012) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2, prepares to enter the welldeck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Second Class Matthew Giannascoui, a corpsman with Beachmaster Unit 2, U.S. 2nd Fleet, Fleet Forces Command uses radio communication to contact approaching Landing Craft Air Cushion 88 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2022. LOADEX trains Marines and Sailors to generate combined expeditionary lethality through maritime logistical maneuvers involving amphibious watercraft. The overarching strategy of LOADEX is to reinforce naval integration between the Marine Corps and Navy, creating a rapidly deployable maritime defense in support of forward-deployed forces.

An air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) comes ashore with supplies from the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47), background, during Operation Restore Hope relief efforts. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion (BN), Twentynine Palms, California (CA), arrive on the Island of Tinian in a Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) by means of the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Unit 1630 (LCU) for Exercise TANDEM THRUST '99. Base: Tinian Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

Sea of Japan (May 18, 2022) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6 conduct airborne mine countermeasures during Exercise Noble Vanguard. Noble Vanguard serves as an enabler to reinforce tactics and techniques of different mission sets that contribute to regional stability.

U.S. Marines and Sailors operate combat rubber raiding crafts during exercise Balikatan 22, Claveria Port, Philippines, March 30, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

120206-N-KB666-196CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2012) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) make their way toward the shore during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

Beach MASTER 3 Brandon Schieber, Beach MASTER Unit 1, signals and coordinates the up loading of Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1634 in Inner Apra Harbor, Guam in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

060328-A-7969G-004. Base: Fatah State: Salah Ah Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 101ST AB DIVISION

970629-N-2568S-002. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Okinawa, Japan, September 23, 2011 - A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific.

U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion 80, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, offloads vehicles during bilateral amphibious operations as part of Balikatan 22 in Claveria, Philippines, March 31, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th and largest-ever iteration of the exercise. BK22 coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

230215-N-WM182-2071 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) Two landing craft air cushions (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 operate near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-29 of Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) moves out during exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

011013-F-0193C-011. Complete Scene Caption: Beach MASTER James N. Alston, USN, monitors the days boarding procedures with the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 and others on the Egyptian beach. Marines and naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY)

220711-N-IV962-1109PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 11. ACVs used in amphibious operations amplify the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-SC-90-03825. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-89-00683. Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sasebo, Japan, January 24, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard.

During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, a Russian BTR-70 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) makes its way to shore from the Russian Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 in response to a mock earthquake distress call. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

Members of Special Boat Unit 11, Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, train in a PBR Mark II river patrol boat. Base: San Pablo Bay State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A vehicle and personnel landing craft returns to the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) off the coast of the West African island of Sao Tome. The island is one of the ports of call during the BARNSTABLE COUNTY'S 1991 West African Training Cruise. Country: Gulf Of Guinea

ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 17, 2012) A helicopter hovers over small boats as NATO ships conduct a simulated small boat attack during Exercise Joint Warrior 2012. Joint Warrior serves as a certifying event for ships deploying with coalition forces in future operations.

060322-N-4772B-064. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

011015-F-7203T-005. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY)

Egyptian marines exit from an Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU-2) LCM-8 mechanized landing craft during an amphibious assault in support of the multinational joint service exercise Bright Star '85. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

A member of the 24th Infantry Division guides the driver of an M-1 Abrams main battle tank as the vehicle is loaded aboard a rapid-response vehicle cargo ship. The vessel is transporting the division's equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Marines in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) splashes into the Pacific Ocean after disembarking from the rear entrance of the USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) (not shown) and heads for shore during the beach attack (not shown) in Operation Kernel Blitz '99. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Egyptian T-54 / 55 tanks maneuver on the beach during an amphibious assault in support of the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

060515-N-4772B-383. Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA)

120131-N-SB587-459CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2012) Sailors from Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2 direct the beach landing of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 for embarking Marines to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12

A starboard beam view of air cushion landing craft LCAC-37 of Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU-4) underway near Mina Sulman. Country: Bahrain (BHR)

CAMP PENDLETON (July 20, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicle prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a well deck onload operation as part of PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), a scenario-based amphibious integration exercise with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKIARG).

220410-N-LR905-1086PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enters the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 10. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from Small Crafts Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, provide cover fire for an assault force during a Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) to simulate a rescue of civilians. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040421-N-0000R-004. Base: John C. Stennis Space Center State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220405-N-RB149-1109 KEFLAVIK, Iceland (April 5, 2022) Members of U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 8, Icelandic Coast Guard, Icelandic Police and British Royal Marines with K Co, 42 Commando, boards an Icelandic Coast Guard vessel while conducting visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training during exercise Northern Viking 22 (NV22) in Keflavik, Iceland, April 5, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between U.S., Iceland and allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap.

970628-N-9315-013. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-86-08280. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) approaches the beach for an amphibious assault at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, during RIMPAC '96. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020410-A-8359B-051. Base: Crabbs Training Area Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG) Scene Major Command Shown: USSOUTHCOM

990422-M-6446A-002. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Martin, an antitank missile gunner with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, directs a joint light tactical vehicle onto the U.S. Navy landing craft mechanized 13, during Technology Operational Experimentation Exercise (TOEE) 2022 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. TOEE 22 is a joint exercise being conducted to support the Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO) concept for an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) mission from the littorals to inland objectives using manned/unmanned teaming (MUM-T) of technologies as a system to support sustainment and expeditionary logistics.

DN-ST-87-11002. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Special Operation Forces helocast from a Joint Task Force-Bravo CH-47 Chinook assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 20, 2022, as part of Fuerzas Comando 2022 at Tiger Island, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando 2022 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, executed by U.S. Special Operations Command South, which has been conducted primarily in Central and South America and the Caribbean since 2004. Teams from more than 20 countries in the Western Hemisphere, including the United States, are taking part in the competition, which promotes military-to-military relationships,increases training knowledge and improves regional security. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Amber Carter)

Marine Corps Base. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, disembark from the air cushion landing craft LCAC-7 on Onslow Beach during the joint services Exercise Solid Shield '89. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '89 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) leaves the beach at Inner Apra Harbor, Guam, returning to its support ship. The LCAC is here taking part in Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Base: US Naval Forces, Marianas State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

A Republic of Korea Marine rushes the shore line during an Amphibious landing at Jongsa-dong beach in Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 1998. The Republic of Korea Marines are landing on the beach via Light Armed Amphibious Vehicles (LAV) in support of Foal Eagle '98. Foal Eagle '98 is a deployment exercise that takes place once a year in Korea. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

220517-N-PC065-1131 SKYROS ISLAND, Greece (May 17, 2022) - A U.S. Navy CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, right, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Rein.), and Hellenic CH-47 Chinook helicopter, center, fly over a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, off the coast of Skyros Island, Greece during a joint training raid with the U.S. Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade, May 17, 2022. Arlington, with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in exercise Alexander the Great 2022 under the command and control of Task Force 61/2. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

050723-N-5313A-171. Country: Persian Gulf Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-3

110707-N-YO394-246 CURACAO, Netherlands Antilles (July 7, 2011) Dutch marines and Sailors from Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 3 transit St. Anna Bay during a transit exercise. RIVRON-3 is cross-training with elements of the Dutch marine corps and navy for a three-week training course intended to familiarize U.S. Navy Sailors with Dutch ship-to-shore amphibious operations.

Joint / Purple exercise with KL, Army, Klu Air Force and KM Marine at sea and for Vlieland with a platform LPD ATS L800 Hr.Ms. Rotterdam Note: The description with this photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary. Joint / Purple exercise with KL, Army, Klu Air Force and KM Marine at sea and for Vlieland with a platform LPD ATS L800 HR. Ms. Rotterdam

060219-N-2101W-001. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACU-5

An ATV waits along the shoreline during ship-to-shore operation experimentation in February on Camp Pendleton, Calif. Project Convergence - Capstone 4 is a campaign of events to build trust in new technologies with Joint and Multinational partners. Army

An Egyptian OT-62B armored personnel carrier comes ashore from an LCM-8 mechanized landing craft during an amphibious assault in support of the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

CORAL SEA (July 19, 2017) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Sirus Woodard directs a Humvee onto Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as part of an amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance.

050914-N-0793G-003. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120131-N-DU438-404 FORT EUSTIS, Va. (Jan. 31, 2012) A U.S. Navy combative maritime vessel pulls up alongside a U.S. Navy Sea Hawk remote-controlled five-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat, to troubleshoot problems that arose during Trident Warrior 2012 (TW12) Spiral 1. TW12 Spiral 1 is part of a U.S. Fleet Forces Command project to experiment with advanced maritime initiatives in an operational environment to improve capabilities available to the Fleet.

Coast Guardsmen from Port Security Unit 307 conduct seaward security for Department of Defense assets and personnel at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, April 25, 2022. During the nine-month deployment, unit operations focused on maritime defense, providing more than 30,000 hours of around-the-clock waterside and shore side anti-terrorism and force protection. U.S. Coast Guard by photo by Lt. Cmdr. Glenn Sanchez.

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the Pacific Ocean during amphibious operations with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), Jan. 13, 2024. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), Somerset, and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and the embarked 15th MEU are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

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