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    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is launching from the well deck of a naval amphibious transport ship into open ocean waters. Multiple additional amphibious vehicles are visible in the background already underway, suggesting a coordinated amphibious assault exercise or operation. Several personnel in safety gear are observing from an elevated platform on the ship's port side.

    BALTIC SEA

    06.06.2016

    Photo by Canadian Forces OS Sara B Grooms 

    U.S. Navy           

    170606-N-SP614-465
    BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2017) Assault amphibious vehicles depart the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) to perform a simulated amphibious raid in Ventspils, Latvia, during exercise BALTOPS 2017. BALTOPS is an annual U.S.-led, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO-executed, multinational maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea region designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability among its participants.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sara Grooms/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2016
    Date Posted: 06.08.2017 00:08
    Photo ID: 3459738
    VIRIN: 170606-N-SP614-465
    Resolution: 1366x768
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    Location: BALTIC SEA
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