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    Combined Thai, US forces hit beach in amphibious assault [Image 4 of 4]

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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-8 is approaching a sandy beach, generating a large spray of water and mist as it travels at speed. The hovercraft is moving from open water toward the shoreline, consistent with an amphibious landing operation. Mountains and hazy skies are visible in the background, suggesting a coastal region in Asia.

    SATTAHIP, THAILAND

    02.14.2013

    Photo by Pfc. Mike Granahan 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion hovercraft transporting U.S. Marines glides toward the beach Feb. 14 during an amphibious assault demonstration alongside Royal Thai Marines in Sattahip, Kingdom of Thailand, as a part of exercise Cobra Gold 13. CG 13, in its 32nd iteration, is the largest multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region and demonstrates the commitment of participating nations to building interoperability and supporting peace and stability in the region.

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    Date Taken: 02.14.2013
    Date Posted: 02.15.2013 04:57
    Photo ID: 867140
    VIRIN: 130214-M-IM838-103
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 8.66 MB
    Location: SATTAHIP, TH
    Web Views: 106
    Downloads: 15

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    A formation of amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) is traversing open coastal waters toward a shoreline, creating visible white wake trails. The vehicles appear to be conducting an amphibious landing exercise or military operation. A densely forested hillside with what appears to be a structure near the treeline forms the backdrop.
    The image depicts a military exercise or training operation with a large group of soldiers advancing across an open field. Multiple armored personnel carriers (APCs) are visible in the background, and smoke can be seen on the right side of the frame. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms and carrying rifles while moving in a coordinated assault formation.
    A line of military personnel in full combat gear are positioned prone along a grassy roadside embankment, aiming rifles in a coordinated defensive or training formation. The foreground soldier wears MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage with a tactical vest, helmet, and face protection, suggesting U.S. Marine Corps involvement. The scene appears to be a military exercise or field training operation based on the organized formation and visible safety markings.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-8 is approaching a sandy beach, generating a large spray of water and mist as it travels at speed. The hovercraft is moving from open water toward the shoreline, consistent with an amphibious landing operation. Mountains and hazy skies are visible in the background, suggesting a coastal region in Asia.

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