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    AAV return to water operations [Image 9 of 58]

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    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is emerging from the ocean onto a beach, with military personnel in olive drab flight suits observing and photographing the operation. The vehicle appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps AAV7A1, identifiable by its distinctive boxy hull, tracked propulsion system, and diamond-shaped unit marking on the front. The setting appears to be a tropical beach with turquoise water, suggesting a training exercise or amphibious landing demonstration.

    CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    05.24.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda 

    3d Marine Division     

    U.S. Marines with Company B, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division conduct waterborne operations with assault amphibious vehicles at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 24, 2021. The demanding training package strengthened the capacity to conduct amphibious operations in the Pacific with the reintegration of rugged, tactical ship-to-shore connectors, effectively returning on important capability to III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Chuluda)

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    Date Taken: 05.24.2021
    Date Posted: 06.08.2021 20:49
    Photo ID: 6681460
    VIRIN: 210524-M-MO251-1365
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 7.46 MB
    Location: CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JP

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