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    3d AA Bn. conducts amphibious training during QUART [Image 2 of 8]

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    An amphibious combat vehicle in green camouflage paint is launching off the stern ramp of a naval vessel into open ocean water. The vehicle is mid-transition between the ship's well deck ramp and the sea, generating significant white water spray. This appears to be a military amphibious assault exercise or training operation.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.26.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ronnie Mejia 

    1st Marine Division

    A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, debarks off the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.4, off the coast of California, July 26, 2026. QUART is a joint training exercise that strengthens amphibious readiness through realistic maritime training, sharpening the warfighting skills of Marines and Sailors to prepare them for crises and potential operations west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ronnie Mejia)

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    Date Taken: 07.26.2026
    Date Posted: 08.09.2026 19:47
    Photo ID: 9859288
    VIRIN: 260726-M-BX248-1032
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 7.61 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 6

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    An overhead view of military armored vehicles, likely Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) or similar tracked/wheeled armored personnel carriers, staged inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious ship. The vehicles are painted in green camouflage and are packed closely together. Several personnel in helmets are visible in open hatches atop the vehicles.
    An amphibious combat vehicle in green camouflage paint is launching off the stern ramp of a naval vessel into open ocean water. The vehicle is mid-transition between the ship's well deck ramp and the sea, generating significant white water spray. This appears to be a military amphibious assault exercise or training operation.
    The image shows at least two amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) operating in open ocean, generating large white wakes as they travel at speed. The vehicles appear to be military amphibious personnel carriers, likely AAV7A1s or similar, moving away from a larger vessel visible at the right edge of the frame. A third vessel or vehicle is faintly visible in the distant background near the horizon.
    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is launching from the well deck of a naval ship into open ocean water, creating a large white water splash. The vehicle is painted in a green camouflage pattern and is equipped with multiple antennas and a weapon mount on top. This appears to be a military training or operational exercise involving amphibious capabilities.
    The image shows a formation of military amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) traveling across open ocean water. At least four tracked amphibious vehicles are visible moving in a loose column formation, leaving white wake trails behind them. The photo appears to be taken from an elevated position, likely from a naval vessel such as an amphibious assault ship.
    An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) is operating in open ocean waters, photographed from an elevated position aboard a ship. The vehicle is partially submerged and surrounded by white churning wake as it moves through the sea. The image is taken over a ship's railing or safety barrier, suggesting the vehicle has just been launched or is operating nearby.
    The image shows the well deck of a naval amphibious ship loaded with multiple Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs), with military personnel in olive/green uniforms working on and around the vehicles. The well deck is flooded at the rear, and a smaller craft is visible in the water at the stern opening. Personnel appear to be preparing or securing the vehicles, likely for a launch or recovery operation.
    Military personnel are working in a narrow corridor between rows of tracked armored vehicles, likely inside a large transport vessel or hangar. The vehicles appear to be armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles packed tightly in parallel rows. Personnel in olive/tan uniforms are conducting maintenance, inspection, or securing operations between the vehicles.

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    USS ASHLAND
    QUART
    Marines
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    QUART 26.4

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