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    RIMPAC 16: Australian amphibious assault on Marine Corps Training Area Bellows [Image 9 of 11]

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    Military personnel are conducting an amphibious beach landing exercise using a black inflatable combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC). Several armed soldiers in camouflage uniforms are aboard or near the vessel as it reaches the shoreline, with one soldier standing on the beach holding what appears to be a guide rope or antenna. The dramatic mountainous backdrop and turquoise waters suggest a tropical Pacific location, consistent with Hawaii.

    HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    07.30.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    160730-M-CP369-1110 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - Australian, New Zealand, and U.S. Marines land on the beach using a rigid hull inflatable boat during an amphibious landing as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 30. Troops from 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Provisional Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Hawaii came from HMAS Canberra to the beach during a coordinated amphibious assault with forces from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines landing on Pyramid Rock Beach from USS San Diego. The landings are a part of the free-play scenario phase of RIMPAC 16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William L. Holdaway)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2016
    Date Posted: 07.31.2016 18:30
    Photo ID: 2758219
    VIRIN: 160730-M-CP369-1110
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 2.93 MB
    Location: HAWAII, US
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    The image shows a military amphibious landing operation with multiple landing craft utility (LCU) vessels approaching a sandy beach through turquoise tropical waters. A larger naval vessel is visible on the horizon in the background. The scene appears to be a modern military exercise or logistics operation in a tropical island environment.
    A military landing craft numbered '01' is approaching a beach carrying armed soldiers in combat gear and a heavy construction/military vehicle. Multiple personnel in mixed camouflage uniforms are standing on the bow ramp, ready to disembark. A second landing craft is visible in the background on turquoise waters, suggesting a coordinated amphibious operation or military exercise.
    Military personnel are conducting an amphibious beach landing operation, disembarking from a landing craft onto a sandy beach through shallow surf. The lead figure, wearing US Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage with full combat gear including an inflatable life vest, helmet, tactical vest, and rifle, is stepping through breaking waves onto the shore. At least one personnel in a different camouflage pattern (possibly Australian Defence Force) is visible directing or observing the landing.
    A military-painted wheeled front-end loader is transporting a large corrugated cylindrical roll across a sandy beach or coastal area. The vehicle appears to be olive/tan colored, consistent with military equipment, and is operating on a hard surface laid over sand. Personnel are faintly visible in the background near what appears to be a waterfront structure.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform and boonie hat is directing or signaling to the operator of a large military bulldozer on a sandy beach. The setting appears to be a coastal military operation, with turquoise ocean water visible in the background. The soldier's raised hand gesture suggests he is providing guidance or stop signals to the heavy equipment.
    A military landing craft designated 'L4404' with hull number '04' is beaching on a sandy shore, with waves splashing against its bow ramp. The vessel appears to be a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) or similar amphibious assault craft painted in military gray. The craft is equipped with navigation equipment, a weapon mount, and a life ring, suggesting an active military amphibious operation.
    A military service member in full combat gear is kneeling near a tree, speaking into a radio handset. The soldier is wearing MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniform with a plate carrier vest, combat helmet, and face camouflage paint. The setting appears to be an outdoor wooded or coastal training environment.
    The image shows military personnel in full combat gear conducting what appears to be a field training exercise or patrol in a tropical or coastal environment. At least three soldiers are visible, wearing camouflage uniforms, tactical vests, and helmets. The setting includes dense vegetation and sandy ground with water visible in the background.
    Military personnel are conducting an amphibious beach landing exercise using a black inflatable combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC). Several armed soldiers in camouflage uniforms are aboard or near the vessel as it reaches the shoreline, with one soldier standing on the beach holding what appears to be a guide rope or antenna. The dramatic mountainous backdrop and turquoise waters suggest a tropical Pacific location, consistent with Hawaii.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are conducting an amphibious beach landing operation, advancing inland from the shoreline. Soldiers are carrying full combat gear including rifles, tactical vests, and large backpacks. A military landing craft or patrol boat is visible in the background near the waterline with waves crashing around it.
    A heavily equipped soldier in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) is kneeling on one knee on sandy ground, holding a rifle and carrying a large tactical backpack. Additional soldiers in similar gear are visible in the background, suggesting a unit-level military exercise or operation. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area or landing zone with trees and open terrain.

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