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    Amphibious Assault Exercise [Image 20 of 24]

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    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is positioned on a sandy beach facing the ocean, having recently emerged from the water as evidenced by track marks in the sand. At least one military personnel is visible in the open hatch on top of the vehicle. A naval vessel is faintly visible on the horizon, suggesting this is part of an amphibious landing exercise or operation.

    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 AAV to the staging point following 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: 916691
    VIRIN: 130420-M-PG860-011
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 1.82 MB
    Location: USS CARTER HALL, AT SEA

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