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    AAVs offload USS Pearl Harbor during Iron Fist [Image 6 of 6]

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    The image shows a formation of military amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) traversing open blue water toward a coastline with arid, eroded cliffs and scattered buildings in the background. The vehicles appear to be conducting an amphibious landing exercise or operation, moving in a loose column formation. The scene suggests a military training exercise or operational deployment near a Mediterranean or similar coastal environment.

    PACIFIC OCEAN, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.12.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalie Byers 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    200212-N-ZZ513-1064 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020) Soldiers from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment demonstrate an amphibious assault after launching amphibious assault vehicles from the well deck of Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) as part of Iron Fist 2020, Feb. 12. Iron Fist is an annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S. and Japanese forces’ ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Natalie M. Byers)

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    Date Taken: 02.12.2020
    Date Posted: 02.19.2020 13:03
    Photo ID: 6105420
    VIRIN: 200212-N-ZZ513-1064
    Resolution: 5623x3728
    Size: 1.79 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 57
    Downloads: 12

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    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft numbered 519 is approaching the open well deck of a naval amphibious ship. The craft is traveling at speed across open ocean water, generating significant spray and wake on both sides. The photograph is taken from inside the ship's well deck, framing the incoming hovercraft through the stern gate opening.
    An overhead/aerial view looking down into the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, showing multiple Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) staged and secured on the deck. The vehicles are arranged in rows within the flooded or dry well deck of what appears to be a US Navy amphibious ship. Personnel in safety gear are visible on the elevated walkways along the sides of the well deck.
    A military Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is approaching what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious ship, viewed from inside the ship's stern opening. The hovercraft is traveling at speed across open water, generating significant spray and rooster tails on both sides. The image is taken from the perspective of the receiving vessel, with the silhouetted outlines of the well deck structure and parked vehicles visible in the foreground.
    The image shows amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) operating in open ocean conditions, with the foreground vehicle generating a massive spray as it launches from what appears to be a ship's well deck. At least two AAVs are visible, with one in the foreground and another further out at sea. This appears to be a military amphibious training or operational exercise.
    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is launching from the stern ramp of a naval ship into open ocean, generating large white water spray on both sides. The vehicle appears to be a USMC AAV7A1 or similar tracked amphibious personnel carrier painted in tan/desert coloring. This appears to be a well-photographed amphibious operations exercise or deployment.
    The image shows a formation of military amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) traversing open blue water toward a coastline with arid, eroded cliffs and scattered buildings in the background. The vehicles appear to be conducting an amphibious landing exercise or operation, moving in a loose column formation. The scene suggests a military training exercise or operational deployment near a Mediterranean or similar coastal environment.

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