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    USS Essex conducts instream onload [Image 1 of 5]

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    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, numbered 81, is approaching or entering the well deck of a naval amphibious ship. The image is taken from inside the ship's well deck, framing the LCAC as it rides on its air cushion over churning water. The craft appears to be carrying at least one military vehicle and is flanked by large propulsion fans.

    HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Maria Amaya 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 90 attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to embark Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an in-stream onload off the coast of Hawaii, July 14, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maria Amaya)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2026
    Date Posted: 07.20.2026 16:57
    Photo ID: 9819191
    VIRIN: 260714-M-WT188-1066
    Resolution: 7875x5253
    Size: 7.89 MB
    Location: HAWAII, US

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