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    LAR Water Crossing [Image 1 of 7]

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    A military helicopter flies over a body of water while an amphibious assault vehicle operates near the shoreline, suggesting a coordinated military exercise. The scene takes place in a coastal or estuarine environment with dense low vegetation along the treeline. The combination of air and ground/water assets indicates a joint amphibious operation or training exercise.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    05.17.2021

    Photo by Pfc. Sarah Pysher 

    2nd Marine Division

    U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (2d LAR), 2d Marine Division, participate in a water crossing training event with LAV-25s on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 17, 2021. This event was a part of the company’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE). A MCCRE is an exercise designed to formally evaluate a unit's combat readiness and fulfill all required tasks needed to support the Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Sarah Pysher)

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    Date Taken: 05.17.2021
    Date Posted: 05.19.2021 07:50
    Photo ID: 6650523
    VIRIN: 210517-M-EA659-1056
    Resolution: 2088x3132
    Size: 3.14 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Downloads: 8

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    A military helicopter flies over a body of water while an amphibious assault vehicle operates near the shoreline, suggesting a coordinated military exercise. The scene takes place in a coastal or estuarine environment with dense low vegetation along the treeline. The combination of air and ground/water assets indicates a joint amphibious operation or training exercise.
    Military amphibious vehicles are conducting a water crossing exercise at what appears to be a coastal training area. Three wheeled armored vehicles, identifiable as LAV-25s (Light Armored Vehicles), are transitioning from water to land along a sandy road. Personnel on foot are visible directing or observing the operation near the shoreline.
    An amphibious military vehicle is crossing a body of water with several soldiers visible on top of the hull. The vehicle appears to be nearly fully submerged, with only the turret and upper hull above the waterline, suggesting an amphibious assault training exercise. The setting appears to be a coastal estuary or training waterway surrounded by mixed vegetation.
    A military amphibious training exercise is underway at a waterway crossing point. Multiple armored vehicles and personnel are visible conducting a water crossing operation, with at least one vehicle actively in the water emitting dark smoke. Soldiers on foot and mounted on vehicles are staged along a sandy shoreline road flanked by dense vegetation.
    A large military helicopter is captured at low altitude over an open grassy field, photographed from ground level through tall grass. The rotor wash is visibly disturbing dust and vegetation around the aircraft. The image appears to depict a landing or low-altitude hover operation in a rural or training area.
    A U.S. Marines heavy-lift helicopter, identified as a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion marked 'MARINES' with the number '10', is landed in an open grassy field. A group of personnel in military gear can be seen gathered near the rear of the aircraft, likely boarding or disembarking. The setting appears to be a training area surrounded by pine and deciduous trees.
    A military exercise or operation is taking place in an open grassy field with treeline in the background. A large military helicopter, appearing to be a CH-53 Super Stallion, is landed or hovering low on the left, while an armored wheeled vehicle, consistent with an LAV-25 or similar light armored vehicle, is positioned on the right with personnel riding on top. The scene suggests a combined arms exercise involving air and ground assets.

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