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    L-CAC 43 Prepares to Depart Red Beach During Simulated Marine Raid [Image 17 of 26]

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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-43) hovercraft is traversing a sandy beach, kicking up dust and sand beneath its air cushion skirt. The vessel bears clear U.S. Navy markings and an American flag on its hull. The scene appears to be a military amphibious landing exercise or operational beach approach.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke 

    USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

    Landing Craft, Air Cushion 43, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, inflates as it prepares to leave Red Beach during a simulated raid at Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 26, 2026. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Tomas Zuelke)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 20:47
    Photo ID: 9899303
    VIRIN: 260826-N-QT828-1054
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 2.11 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A worker wearing a yellow hard hat, hearing protection, and a high-visibility vest marked 'LHD8' observes a large, dimly lit interior space — likely the well deck or vehicle deck of a naval amphibious assault ship (LHD-8, USS Makin Island). The space is filled with haze or smoke and illuminated by rows of overhead lights casting a blue tint. Large mechanical equipment, possibly vehicles or machinery with visible wheels, can be seen in the background.
    Personnel wearing yellow safety helmets, ear protection, and high-visibility vests are working in what appears to be a large enclosed hangar deck, likely aboard a naval vessel or aircraft carrier. The central figure is holding two illuminated orange wands/batons raised in a signaling gesture, consistent with aircraft or vehicle marshaling operations. The environment is dimly lit with hazy atmospheric conditions visible in the background.
    A dark, industrial interior space — likely the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship — viewed from the stern looking toward an open rear gate with ambient exterior light visible. Two silhouetted craft, consistent with Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, are positioned side by side near the opening. The scene is dramatically lit with rows of overhead lights on both sides and a blue-tinted light strip on the right wall.
    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is entering or exiting the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The image is taken from inside the well deck looking outward, with the hovercraft surrounded by spray and mist generated by its lift fans. The dramatic low-light composition highlights the industrial scale of the well deck structure.
    The image is taken from inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship, looking outward toward an approaching Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft on rough, choppy seas. The LCAC is navigating through turbulent water and spray as it prepares to enter the ship's flooded well deck. The perspective emphasizes the massive scale of the well deck opening and the challenging sea conditions.
    The image shows a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-39) operating at high speed over open ocean water. The hovercraft is generating a large spray of white mist and foam beneath and around its hull as it skims across the surface. The photograph is taken from an elevated aerial perspective, clearly showing the vessel's designation markings and equipment.
    A large US Navy amphibious assault ship is photographed at sea from a bow-on perspective, showing its flat flight deck and island superstructure. The vessel appears to be underway in open ocean under partly cloudy skies. Steam or exhaust is visible rising from the ship's superstructure area.
    A military Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft has beached on a sandy shoreline with its bow ramp lowered. The craft is loaded with multiple tan/coyote-colored military tactical vehicles, likely Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), with personnel visible on and around them. This appears to be an amphibious assault or beach landing exercise.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-167 is beached on a sandy shoreline, likely during an amphibious landing operation or exercise. Several personnel in military uniforms are visible near the craft's ramp, and at least one military vehicle is loaded on the deck. The image is taken in strong backlit conditions, creating silhouette effects against a partly cloudy sky.
    A military amphibious operation is underway on a sandy beach, featuring a camouflaged wheeled armored vehicle (likely an LAV-25 or similar) on the left and a landing craft on the right. Several personnel in military uniforms are visible between the two vehicles on the beach. The terrain consists of sandy dunes with sparse vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.
    A military beach landing operation is depicted, showing a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft numbered '78' on the left and a wheeled armored fighting vehicle in desert camouflage in the center-background. Several military personnel are visible near the armored vehicle on a sandy beach terrain. The scene appears to be an amphibious assault exercise or operation.
    A military amphibious landing craft (LCAC - Landing Craft Air Cushion) has beached on a sandy shoreline, and a tan/desert-colored MRAP-type tactical vehicle (appears to be a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle or similar) is being offloaded down the ramp. A military personnel member in olive green flight suit and hearing protection is directing the vehicle with hand signals. The terrain features sandy beach with rocky cliffs visible in the background under clear blue skies.
    A military beach landing operation is underway, with a tan/desert-colored Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) being guided off what appears to be a Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft onto a sandy beach. A service member in olive drab flight suit is directing the vehicle with hand signals. The terrain features sandy beach with rocky cliffs visible in the background under clear blue skies.
    A military amphibious landing operation is underway on a sandy beach, with a tan/desert-colored Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) having disembarked from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft visible in the background. A service member on the left appears to be directing vehicle traffic. The scene shows tire tracks in the sand and additional military vehicles still on or near the landing craft.
    A military beach landing operation is underway, with a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft beached on a sandy shoreline. A tan/desert-colored HMMWV (Humvee) is being offloaded from the craft's ramp onto the beach. A military personnel member in olive drab uniform is directing the vehicle's movement using hand signals.
    Two U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft are beached on a sandy shoreline, likely during an amphibious landing exercise or operation. The vehicles show distinctive large propeller fans with red-accented shrouds and military markings. Heavy tire tracks in the sand indicate recent vehicle movement from the landing craft.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-43) hovercraft is traversing a sandy beach, kicking up dust and sand beneath its air cushion skirt. The vessel bears clear U.S. Navy markings and an American flag on its hull. The scene appears to be a military amphibious landing exercise or operational beach approach.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-43 is coming ashore on a sandy beach, transitioning from water to land. The hovercraft is generating significant spray and mist as it crosses the surf zone. This appears to be an amphibious landing operation or training exercise.
    The image is taken from the cockpit of a military aircraft or helicopter, looking through the windscreen at a large naval vessel underway at sea. A person in the foreground, likely a pilot or crew member, is partially visible on the left side. The naval vessel appears to be a US Navy amphibious transport dock (LPD-class) ship, viewed from the bow/front aspect.
    The image shows the interior of a naval vessel's well deck, with a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) or similar amphibious craft positioned inside. The wet, reflective deck floor and open stern gate reveal overcast conditions outside. The space is characterized by industrial infrastructure including overhead piping, lighting, and marked deck zones.
    Military vehicles are being loaded or unloaded inside the well deck of a naval amphibious vessel. A large military tactical truck (appearing to be an FMTV or similar medium tactical vehicle) is driving through the dimly lit interior, alongside what appears to be a wheeled armored vehicle on the left. Personnel in red and dark uniforms are visible guiding the operation.
    A military vehicle loaded with a green cargo container is being driven down a ramp from the well deck of a naval vessel, likely a landing ship or amphibious assault ship. The scene is dimly lit with red tail lights illuminating the ramp area and a bright opening visible at the stern. At least one silhouetted personnel is visible directing or observing the offloading operation.
    A person in a dark blue uniform leans over a ship's railing, viewed through the opening of a red life preserver ring mounted on the vessel's side. The composition frames the subject dramatically through the life ring, with open ocean and partly cloudy sky visible in the background. The image appears to depict a maritime crew member conducting an inspection or observation over the side of the vessel.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft, designated LCAC-33, is photographed through the opening of a red life preserver ring mounted on a ship's railing. The life ring bears partial text reading 'MARIN' and 'ISLAND' with markings 'S.S. 24'. The hovercraft is moving at speed across open water, generating a large spray of mist and foam.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel and individuals in civilian/mixed attire are lined up on the flight deck of a naval vessel, appearing to observe or receive a briefing near a parked military helicopter. A Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter is prominently visible on the deck with orange safety covers on its weapons pylons. The overcast sky and open ocean are visible in the background, confirming an at-sea setting.
    Personnel are conducting a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, identifiable by 'FLT DK LHD-2' stenciled on the back of a yellow jersey worn by a flight deck officer. Crew members in various colored jerseys and flight suits walk in a line across the deck, scanning for debris. Military helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft (MV-22 Ospreys and AH-1Z Vipers) are visible in the background.

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