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    Amphibious landing training, Talisman Saber 2013 [Image 1 of 4]

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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their camouflage uniforms, are gathered inside what appears to be the well deck or cargo hold of a naval vessel or large military transport facility. Multiple tan/desert-colored HMMWVs (Humvees) and other armored military vehicles are tightly packed in rows. Personnel in both camouflage uniforms and civilian/working attire are conducting what appears to be a vehicle inspection, loading, or briefing operation.

    USPACOM, AT SEA

    07.19.2013

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Edward Guttierrez III 

    Exercise Talisman Saber Combined Joint Information Bureau

    Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load equipment onto a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) prior to conducting an amphibious landing training exercise in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, is currently participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2013, a biennial exercise that enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australian forces for future combined operations, humanitarian assistance and natural disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Edward Guttierrez III/RELEASED)

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    Date Taken: 07.19.2013
    Date Posted: 07.20.2013 03:52
    Photo ID: 976334
    VIRIN: 130720-N-KE519-008
    Resolution: 3059x4596
    Size: 1.57 MB
    Location: USPACOM, AT SEA
    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 8

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    Military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their camouflage uniforms, are gathered inside what appears to be the well deck or cargo hold of a naval vessel or large military transport facility. Multiple tan/desert-colored HMMWVs (Humvees) and other armored military vehicles are tightly packed in rows. Personnel in both camouflage uniforms and civilian/working attire are conducting what appears to be a vehicle inspection, loading, or briefing operation.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, marked with the number '21', is approaching or departing a well deck of an amphibious assault ship. The hovercraft is generating significant spray and turbulence as it rides on its air cushion over the water. In the foreground, multiple military vehicles are staged in silhouette on the well deck, awaiting transport.
    The image shows a military Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft underway at sea, generating significant spray and wake as it travels across open water. The craft is viewed from the front-rear quarter angle, revealing its large inflatable skirt, twin propulsion fan shrouds, and command structures on both port and starboard sides. The vessel bears the number '10' on its cargo deck ramp.
    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, marked with the number '10', is approaching the well deck of a US Navy amphibious assault ship. The hovercraft is generating massive spray and mist as its lift fans propel it across the water toward the open stern gate. This appears to be a standard amphibious operations recovery or launch procedure.

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