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    LOADEX from Sea to Shore [Image 2 of 10]

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on a paved surface in front of a large Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft. The soldiers appear to be assembling or receiving a briefing near the craft's loading ramp. The setting appears to be a military installation or naval facility.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    05.18.2022

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado 

    Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command

    U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2d Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force standby to load Landing Craft Air Cushion 68 during a loading and unloading exercise (LOADEX) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2022. LOADEX trains Marines and Sailors to generate combined expeditionary lethality through maritime logistical maneuvers involving amphibious watercraft. The overarching strategy of LOADEX is to reinforce naval integration between the Marine Corps and Navy, creating a rapidly deployable maritime defense in support of forward-deployed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

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    Date Taken: 05.18.2022
    Date Posted: 05.19.2022 14:41
    Photo ID: 7222397
    VIRIN: 220518-M-AR474-1028
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 2.45 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 58
    Downloads: 5

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    The image shows a military or airfield tarmac with large industrial equipment featuring black and red cylindrical spools or reels mounted on a heavy vehicle or trailer marked with the number '88'. A group of personnel in military/utility uniforms are gathered in the background near a pickup truck. The setting appears to be a secure facility with a concrete perimeter wall and tree line visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered on a paved surface in front of a large Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft. The soldiers appear to be assembling or receiving a briefing near the craft's loading ramp. The setting appears to be a military installation or naval facility.
    A military service member in an olive drab flight suit is handling heavy chains on what appears to be the deck of a naval vessel. The individual is wearing unit patches including one that reads 'Assault Craft Unit Four - Above and Beyond' and a US flag patch on the sleeve. The activity appears to involve securing or unsecuring equipment, likely related to aircraft or vehicle tie-down operations.
    A military service member in olive drab flight suit is crouching down and working with heavy chains and tie-down equipment near a tan/desert-colored armored military vehicle, likely a MRAP or similar mine-resistant vehicle. Additional personnel in similar uniforms are visible in the background performing related tasks. The scene appears to be a vehicle securing or loading operation, possibly on a ship deck or airfield tarmac.
    A person wearing olive/dark green military or work clothing is handling heavy industrial chains and rigging hardware on what appears to be a hard surface. The image is a close-up shot focusing on the hands and chain assembly, with the background blurred. The hardware includes large link chains and what appears to be a turnbuckle or tensioning device.
    Military personnel in camouflage and flight suits are gathered on a sandy beach in front of a landing craft utility (LCU) or similar amphibious vessel. The craft is loaded with military vehicles including a tan JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) and a green MTVR (Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement) truck. This appears to be an amphibious landing or offload operation, likely a Marine Corps exercise.
    A military amphibious landing craft has beached on a sandy shoreline and is offloading a tan/desert-colored Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) or similar MRAP-type vehicle. Several personnel in olive/green flight suits are present on and around the craft's ramp, with one individual on the beach using hand signals to guide the vehicle off. The operation appears to be a beach landing exercise or amphibious assault training evolution.
    A military personnel in full tactical gear stands on a sandy beach observing a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft approaching the shoreline at high speed. The scene appears to be an amphibious assault training exercise or operation. The soldier is equipped with a radio antenna and body armor, suggesting a coordination or control role.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) is approaching or landing on a sandy beach, generating significant spray and wake as it travels at speed over shallow water. The vessel is identifiable by markings consistent with 'LCAC-88' on its hull. A long pier or bridge structure is visible in the background on the right side of the frame.
    The image shows a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-68 in the foreground, docked or stationary near a pier or vessel. In the background, a second LCAC hovercraft is visible operating on open water, generating a spray wake. The scene appears to be a military naval operation or training exercise in calm coastal or bay waters.

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