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    A military amphibious landing craft (LCAC - Landing Craft Air Cushion) is approaching a sandy beach through breaking waves, generating significant spray and exhaust smoke. A single soldier in camouflage uniform stands on the beach holding signal flags, likely serving as a beach master or landing control officer. The scene appears to be a military amphibious assault exercise or operation, set against a mountainous coastal backdrop.

    MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    05.19.2015

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal 

    DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau   

    A U.S. Navy service member watches as a Landing Craft Air Cushion reaches shore during the Marine Forces Pacific-hosted U.S. Pacific Command Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, May 19, 2015, in Hawaii. PALS is a three day event that brings together senior leaders of allied and partner Marine Corps, Naval Infantries, and other militaries spanning the Indo-Asia Pacific Region with an interest in military and amphibious capability development. Military members from 22 other countries participated in PALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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    Date Taken: 05.19.2015
    Date Posted: 05.22.2015 23:35
    Photo ID: 1951382
    VIRIN: 150519-F-AD344-173
    Resolution: 2914x1824
    Size: 3.1 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII, US
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    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), likely a U.S. Marine Corps AAV-7A1, is emerging from the ocean onto a sandy beach in what appears to be a tropical location. A soldier in helmet and gear is visible in the open hatch at the top of the vehicle. The turquoise water and volcanic island in the background suggest a Pacific location, possibly Hawaii.
    A U.S. Marine in combat gear is positioned in the open hatch of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) marked '3B308', appearing to communicate via radio. The vehicle is on or near a beach with turquoise ocean water visible in the background. A naval vessel and what appears to be another AAV in the water are visible in the background.
    The image shows a military amphibious assault exercise with two armored amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) moving through shallow coastal waters toward a beach. A large naval vessel, likely an amphibious transport dock or landing ship, is visible on the horizon in the background. The turquoise water and sandy beach suggest a tropical or subtropical location.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) is conducting a beach landing operation, emerging from the surf onto a sandy beach. The vehicle bears the marking 'USMC 522418' on its front hull and is painted in a green and brown camouflage pattern. Two crew members wearing helmets are visible in their respective hatches, with black exhaust smoke visible on the right side.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is approaching a sandy beach at high speed, generating large spray and wake in turquoise coastal waters. The military vessel appears to be conducting an amphibious landing operation. Two rocky island formations are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A military amphibious landing craft (LCAC - Landing Craft Air Cushion) is approaching a sandy beach through breaking waves, generating significant spray and exhaust smoke. A single soldier in camouflage uniform stands on the beach holding signal flags, likely serving as a beach master or landing control officer. The scene appears to be a military amphibious assault exercise or operation, set against a mountainous coastal backdrop.

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