U.S. Navy Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Louie Beasley, an Oklahoma City, Okla. native, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD-24), guides a U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, during well deck operations as part of Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 at Morehead City, N.C., Feb. 28, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)
| Date Taken: | 02.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.05.2026 14:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9549211 |
| VIRIN: | 260228-M-DC083-1053 |
| Resolution: | 5320x3547 |
| Size: | 7.53 MB |
| Location: | MOREHEAD CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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