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    Landing Craft Utility 1633 Conducts Amphibious Operations [Image 4 of 4]

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    A military landing craft with hull number 1633 is underway on open ocean under overcast skies. The vessel appears to be a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) carrying cargo, indicated by the large tan/brown rectangular structure visible on its deck. The craft is moving at speed, generating a visible bow wake.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    06.24.2021

    Photo by Ensign William Ash 

    USS Germantown (LSD 42)

    Philippine Sea (Jun. 24, 2021) Landing Craft Utility 1633, attached to Navy Beech Unit Seven (NBU 7), launches from the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Nicholas M. Skyles)

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2021
    Date Posted: 06.28.2021 21:52
    Photo ID: 6712759
    VIRIN: 210624-N-JP109-1216
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 10

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    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a large amphibious warship, looking outward through the stern gate toward an approaching landing craft. A vessel marked with the hull number '1633' is visible on open ocean waters, appearing to be a utility landing craft (LCU) carrying military vehicles. Personnel are visible on the observation galleries on both sides of the well deck interior.
    A large gray military naval vessel is photographed from the stern, showing an open well deck with cargo loaded on the upper deck. The ship appears to be a U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship (LSD or LPD class), identifiable by its characteristic stern gate and well deck configuration. The vessel is underway on open ocean under overcast skies with light exhaust smoke visible from its stack.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear and helmet is administering an intravenous (IV) line or performing a medical procedure on the arm of another Marine wearing a green t-shirt and tactical vest. A blue tourniquet is visible on the patient's upper arm, and the medic appears to be inserting a needle or catheter. The setting appears to be the deck of a naval vessel, suggesting a combat casualty care training exercise.
    A military landing craft with hull number 1633 is underway on open ocean under overcast skies. The vessel appears to be a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) carrying cargo, indicated by the large tan/brown rectangular structure visible on its deck. The craft is moving at speed, generating a visible bow wake.

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