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    BLT 2/4 Conducts a Ship to Shore Movement Aboard USS Anchorage [Image 2 of 17]

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    A large group of U.S. Marines in full combat gear are moving through what appears to be the interior well deck or passageway of a naval amphibious vessel. Personnel are descending a ramp or stairway in an organized column while others at the bottom appear to be directing or checking them through. The Marines are equipped with helmets, body armor, tactical vests, rifles, and large rucksacks.

    CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Mary Jenni 

    13th Marine Expeditionary Unit   

    U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto amphibious combat vehicles on the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), prior to executing a ship to shore movement, during routine operations and integrated training off the coast of California, June 28. 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 19:03
    Photo ID: 9791451
    VIRIN: 260628-M-EF648-1054
    Resolution: 2885x4327
    Size: 1.98 MB
    Location: CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 20
    Downloads: 3

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    A military officer in combat gear and tactical vest addresses a group of assembled personnel in what appears to be the interior of a naval vessel or military ship, identifiable by the large white pipes, ductwork, and industrial ceiling structure. The speaker stands facing the assembled troops who are seated or standing with their backs to the camera. The setting suggests a pre-mission briefing or operational address.
    A large group of U.S. Marines in full combat gear are moving through what appears to be the interior well deck or passageway of a naval amphibious vessel. Personnel are descending a ramp or stairway in an organized column while others at the bottom appear to be directing or checking them through. The Marines are equipped with helmets, body armor, tactical vests, rifles, and large rucksacks.
    A column of military personnel in full combat gear and large rucksacks are moving through the vehicle deck of a naval vessel, likely an amphibious assault ship. They are walking alongside armored military vehicles, possibly AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles or similar tracked armored personnel carriers. One individual wearing a white hard hat appears to be guiding or supervising the movement.
    A military personnel in desert camouflage (MARPAT pattern) uniform is writing on a small notepad or field notebook using a pen. The individual is equipped with tactical gear including a magazine pouch and appears to be recording information on a form with visible grid lines and handwritten entries. A second uniformed individual is partially visible in the background.
    A young male service member in U.S. Marine Corps desert MARPAT (MCCUU) uniform is reviewing a document or card while standing inside what appears to be a military ship's well deck or vehicle bay. He is wearing a USMC MICH/ACH combat helmet and tactical body armor/plate carrier with full kit. A rank insignia consistent with Private First Class (PFC) is visible on his left shoulder sleeve.
    A wheeled armored military vehicle in green camouflage pattern is positioned inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The vehicle bears the marking '3A204' on its hull and is equipped with a roof-mounted weapon system. The setting suggests a military amphibious operation or loading/unloading exercise.
    An amphibious armored vehicle is entering or exiting the well deck of a naval amphibious warfare ship. The vehicle, likely an AAV (Assault Amphibious Vehicle) or similar tracked amphibious platform, is navigating through the flooded well deck with personnel visible on top. The scene is backlit by natural light entering through the open stern gate of the vessel.
    A group of fully equipped military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their MARPAT camouflage uniforms, are moving in a column through an interior corridor of what appears to be a naval vessel. The lead figure is prominently visible from behind, wearing a tactical helmet with mounted device, tan MOLLE backpack, and full combat gear. A mounted deer/elk antler trophy is visible on the wall at the end of the corridor, suggesting a ship's interior common area or passageway.
    A group of military personnel are seated in a confined, dimly lit space, likely inside a military vehicle or aircraft. They are wearing full tactical gear including helmets, body armor, tactical vests, and ballistic sunglasses. The scene is illuminated by a teal/green ambient light, suggesting a nighttime or low-light operational environment.
    A heavily equipped military personnel is seated inside what appears to be a military aircraft or vehicle interior. The individual is wearing advanced tactical gear including a helmet mounted with night vision devices and communication equipment. A second person is partially visible in the background near what appears to be an instrument panel.
    A silhouetted military personnel stands atop an armored amphibious vehicle on a beach, with ocean waves visible in the background. At least one additional amphibious assault vehicle is visible in the surf line behind them. The scene appears to depict a military amphibious landing or beach assault exercise.
    A military amphibious vehicle is visible on a beach shoreline, photographed from behind foreground military equipment including what appear to be weapon systems or optics. The scene depicts a military amphibious landing or beach operation exercise, with ocean waves and coastal cliffs visible in the background. Multiple radio antennas are visible rising vertically from the vehicles in both foreground and background.
    Military amphibious vehicles are moving along a sandy beach with coastal cliffs and mountains visible in the background. The image is taken from the perspective of one vehicle looking forward along the column, with equipment and antennas visible in the foreground. The scene appears to depict a military amphibious landing or beach assault exercise.
    A military amphibious assault vehicle is traveling along a sandy beach shoreline with personnel riding on top. The scene appears to be a military training exercise or amphibious landing operation, with visible tire tracks in the wet sand and a lone figure walking alongside the vehicle. A radar dome or similar installation is visible in the background on the right side.
    A military beach landing operation is depicted, showing armored amphibious assault vehicles on a sandy shoreline. A soldier identified by the name tape 'CRUZ' on their tactical helmet is visible in the foreground, seated inside a vehicle. Additional armored vehicles with personnel are visible ahead on the beach.
    The image is taken from inside a military armored vehicle looking outward through an opening toward another armored vehicle in the background. Several soldiers in combat gear and helmets are visible in silhouette in the foreground, while a soldier is visible manning a position on the exterior of the second vehicle. The scene appears to depict a military training exercise or operational convoy.
    A wheeled amphibious military vehicle, identifiable as an AAV7 or similar amphibious assault vehicle, is positioned on a sandy beach with its rear ramp lowered. The vehicle bears visible markings including 'III' and '3A103' on its hull, and personnel with gear are visible on top. The scene appears to depict a beach landing or amphibious training exercise under overcast skies.

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