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    U.S. Marines, Australians conduct amphibious assault for Talisman Sabre 2015 [Image 16 of 21]

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    The image shows the interior of a large naval vessel's well deck or vehicle bay, loaded with multiple tracked armored personnel carriers (APCs) arranged in rows. The vehicles appear to be M113-type APCs or AAV7 amphibious assault vehicles, illuminated by a distinctive green ambient lighting. Personnel are visible atop some of the vehicles, suggesting preparation for deployment or offloading.

    USS ASHLAND (LSD 48), USPACOM, AT SEA

    07.11.2015

    Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains 

    31st Marine Expeditionary Unit       

    U.S. Marines and Australian service members prepare for an amphibious assault in Marine AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles in the well deck of the USS Ashland (LSD 48) July 11, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Australians with Combat Team Bravo, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, assaulted the beach and moved inland to secure additional objectives as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in the exercise while deployed on its regularly scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2015
    Date Posted: 07.16.2015 09:03
    Photo ID: 2069965
    VIRIN: 150711-M-WM612-033
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 1.12 MB
    Location: USS ASHLAND (LSD 48), USPACOM, AT SEA

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