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    Amphibious Assault Exercise [Image 17 of 24]

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    The image shows an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) traversing open ocean water, with military personnel visible in the turret and on the hull. The vehicle is painted in olive drab/dark green and is creating a wake as it moves through choppy blue water. This appears to be a military amphibious operation or training exercise.

    USS CARTER HALL, AT SEA

    04.20.2013

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Guevara 

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit     

    U.S. Marines from Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drive their AAVs from the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) to shore during a simulated mechanized amphibious assault in the 5th Fleet Area of Operation, April 20, 2013. The 26th MEU is currently deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Guevara/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.20.2013
    Date Posted: 04.27.2013 06:36
    Photo ID: 916688
    VIRIN: 130420-M-PG860-006
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.98 MB
    Location: USS CARTER HALL, AT SEA

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