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    LCAC Operations [Image 5 of 10]

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    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, looking outward toward open water. A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is visible approaching or departing through the stern gate, surrounded by spray and mist. Military vehicles, likely armored personnel carriers or similar equipment, are staged on the well deck floor in the foreground.

    USS KEARSARGE, AT SEA

    05.27.2013

    Photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels 

    26th Marine Expeditionary Unit     

    A landing craft, air cushion vessel transporting light armored vehicles and Humvees assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exits the well deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, May 27, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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    Date Taken: 05.27.2013
    Date Posted: 05.27.2013 10:37
    Photo ID: 940885
    VIRIN: 130527-M-BS001-005
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 1.95 MB
    Location: USS KEARSARGE, AT SEA
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 17

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    The image shows the interior well deck of a large amphibious naval vessel, with military personnel and multiple armored vehicles staged inside. Several Marines in camouflage uniforms are working around the vehicles, which appear to be in the process of being loaded or secured. The space is a large enclosed bay with overhead lighting, structural beams, and an elevated walkway visible along the upper right.
    A military wheeled armored vehicle, consistent with an LAV (Light Armored Vehicle), is being loaded or unloaded inside the well deck of a naval amphibious ship. A single crew member in tan/khaki coveralls is observing or directing the vehicle's movement. The setting appears to be the interior of a large military vessel with a ramp and reinforced hull walls visible.
    A high-contrast silhouette photograph showing an industrial or military setting with large circular mechanical structures, likely cable reels or fan assemblies. One worker is visible atop elevated machinery in the center of the frame, appearing to perform maintenance or inspection work. The backlit composition creates dramatic dark silhouettes against a pale overcast sky.
    A naval deck crew member wearing a yellow safety vest and white helmet is holding two illuminated marshalling wands in a darkened hangar or flight deck environment. The glowing orange-tipped batons are used to direct aircraft or vehicle movement. The scene appears to be aboard a military vessel during low-light or nighttime operations.
    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, looking outward toward open water. A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is visible approaching or departing through the stern gate, surrounded by spray and mist. Military vehicles, likely armored personnel carriers or similar equipment, are staged on the well deck floor in the foreground.
    An aerial view of a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) numbered 36, traveling at speed across open ocean water. The hovercraft is carrying multiple military vehicles including armored personnel carriers and wheeled military vehicles on its deck. Large propulsion fans are visible at the rear, generating significant spray and wake.
    An aerial photograph of a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) underway at high speed on open ocean, generating large spray wakes on both sides. The craft bears the hull number '36' on its stern and is loaded with military vehicles on its cargo deck. Two large propulsion fans are visible at the rear of the craft.
    A military Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is traveling at high speed across calm water, generating a large white spray wake. The image appears to be taken from an elevated vantage point, possibly from a ship or aircraft. Arid, mountainous terrain is visible in the hazy background across the water.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is underway at speed on open water, generating a large spray wake beneath its air cushion skirt. The vessel is visibly marked with 'US NAVY' and appears to carry the designation 'LCAC-3X' on its hull. A mountainous or hilly coastline is faintly visible in the hazy background.
    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, looking outward toward an approaching Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft. The LCAC is generating significant spray and mist as it maneuvers into the flooded well deck. A military armored vehicle is visible in the lower left foreground, staged for deployment.

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