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    22nd MEU completes final major pre-deployment exercise [Image 4 of 8]

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    The image shows a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-54, beached on a sandy shoreline with dry coastal vegetation in the foreground. The hovercraft's bow ramp is lowered onto the beach, suggesting it has recently completed or is preparing for an amphibious landing operation. At least one crew member is visible on the craft.

    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    12.14.2013

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 sits ready to move equipment during an amphibious assault at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2013. The MEU recently completed the Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for its scheduled 2014 deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious missions across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

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    Date Taken: 12.14.2013
    Date Posted: 12.19.2013 08:49
    Photo ID: 1141223
    VIRIN: 131214-M-WB921-025
    Resolution: 2100x933
    Size: 1.24 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 4

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    A green 8-wheeled armored military vehicle, consistent with a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25), is positioned on a sandy/gravel surface near coastal buildings. A single soldier wearing a helmet is visible in the open turret hatch at the top of the vehicle. The setting appears to be a military training or staging area near a coastal environment.
    An 8-wheeled Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) in woodland camouflage pattern is traveling along a paved road in a coastal or sandy terrain environment. Four military personnel are visible, with at least one manning a mounted weapon system on top of the vehicle. The setting and equipment are consistent with U.S. Marine Corps operations.
    A military convoy of HMMWV (Humvee) vehicles is moving across a sandy, open terrain. The lead vehicle has a soldier manning a turret position equipped with what appears to be a crew-served weapon. Additional military vehicles, including a large truck, are visible in the background.
    The image shows a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-54, beached on a sandy shoreline with dry coastal vegetation in the foreground. The hovercraft's bow ramp is lowered onto the beach, suggesting it has recently completed or is preparing for an amphibious landing operation. At least one crew member is visible on the craft.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-67) is approaching or landing on a beach, generating large spray and mist clouds from its air cushion propulsion system. The hovercraft appears to be conducting an amphibious landing operation in overcast, moderately rough sea conditions. The vessel's designation 'LCAC-67' is clearly visible on its hull.
    The image shows two U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft on a beach or shoreline, identified by hull numbers 35 and 54. The craft are hovering on their air cushions, generating visible dust and spray around their inflated rubber skirts. The overcast, dramatic sky and atmospheric conditions suggest an active military amphibious operation or training exercise.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is captured in dramatic silhouette as it operates in rough coastal waters, generating massive spray and mist around its hull. The vessel's large propeller fans are clearly visible through the water vapor. The image conveys intense operational activity in challenging sea conditions.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are operating a tan/desert-colored HMMWV (Humvee) on a sandy terrain. One soldier is standing beside the vehicle appearing to review documents or a device, while a second soldier is positioned in the roof turret manning what appears to be a missile launcher system. The setting appears to be a training area or field exercise based on the sandy ground and natural vegetation in the background.

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    United States Marine Corps
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    Composite Training Unit Exercise
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    Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion
    Assault Craft Unit 4
    22nd MEU
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    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
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