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    Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts simulated raid at Camp Pendleton [Image 4 of 16]

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    Two military personnel in combat gear stand on a sandy beach, using signal flags to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft coming ashore from the ocean. The scene depicts a amphibious landing operation, with one service member actively waving red and yellow signal flags toward the approaching vessel. The foreground subjects are slightly out of focus while the LCAC in the background is sharply rendered.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Kory Alsberry 

    U.S. Navy           

    A Sailor assigned to Beach Master Unit 1 directs a Landing Craft, Air Cushion, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, during a simulated raid at Camp Pendleton, California, Sep 2, 2026. ACU 5 is one of three Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) commands in the U.S. Navy that regularly deploys LCACs with Pacific Fleet Amphibious Readiness Groups, supporting operations and exercises throughout the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kory Alsberry/Released)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 14:09
    Photo ID: 9917406
    VIRIN: 260902-N-JO908-1020
    Resolution: 3271x4089
    Size: 2.06 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military service member stands with arms crossed on what appears to be the deck of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) or similar naval hovercraft vessel. The individual is wearing tactical gear including a combat helmet, communications headset, protective eyewear, and an olive drab flight/utility suit with a US flag patch. Two large propulsion fan shrouds are visible in the background against a clear blue sky.
    A military service member in olive drab flight suit and tan tactical helmet is shown communicating via a boom microphone/headset system. He is positioned on what appears to be a naval vessel or military platform, with large mechanical equipment visible in the background. The image is a professional, sharp portrait-style photograph taken in daylight.
    A military service member in olive drab coveralls stands in front of Landing Craft Air Cushion number 39 (LCAC-39), a U.S. Navy hovercraft. He is holding a tactical helmet and wearing a name tag with qualification wings on his chest, along with a U.S. flag patch on his right sleeve. The image appears to be an official or professional portrait-style photograph taken outdoors in clear daylight.
    Two military personnel in combat gear stand on a sandy beach, using signal flags to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft coming ashore from the ocean. The scene depicts a amphibious landing operation, with one service member actively waving red and yellow signal flags toward the approaching vessel. The foreground subjects are slightly out of focus while the LCAC in the background is sharply rendered.
    Military personnel on a sandy beach are using semaphore flags to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft onto shore. The central figure, wearing desert camouflage and a tactical vest, holds two flags — one red and one red-and-yellow — raised above their head. A second service member in camouflage and a green helmet observes from the right foreground.
    A military personnel in camouflage uniform and body armor is using semaphore flags (red and yellow) to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft onto a sandy beach. The LCAC, marked with the number '91', is approaching from the water, kicking up dust and spray as it travels across the beach. This appears to be an amphibious landing operation or military exercise.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are using semaphore-style signal flags (red and yellow) to guide a large armored vehicle in a dusty desert environment. The scene appears to be a military exercise or operational movement, with significant dust kicked up by the approaching vehicle. Both individuals are viewed from behind, arms extended holding the signal flags.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and tactical vest stands on a sandy beach, holding a signal flag while directing a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft numbered '90' toward the shore. The scene depicts an amphibious landing operation with the LCAC beached or approaching the shoreline. The foreground subject is intentionally blurred with the LCAC in sharp focus in the background.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and tactical vest stands on a sandy beach, using signal flags to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft numbered '90' onto the shore. The scene depicts a standard amphibious landing operation with the LCAC approaching from the water's edge. The setting appears to be a training or operational beach landing exercise under clear skies.
    Two military personnel in helmets and camouflage gear observe a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) numbered '90' that has beached on a sandy shore. The hovercraft, with its deflated skirt visible, appears to have completed or is preparing for an amphibious landing operation. The scene takes place under clear blue skies in an arid coastal environment.
    Four military personnel in olive/sage green flight suits and helmets stand on what appears to be a military vessel or landing craft ramp area. Behind them are several tan/desert-colored military tactical vehicles, likely Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) or MRAPs, secured with chains. The foreground shows a safety warning stenciled in yellow reading 'DANGER - RAMP AREA KEEP 15 FT CLE[AR]' along with the number '9|0'.
    A U.S. Marine in full combat gear stands in front of a tan/desert-colored military vehicle labeled 'BRAVO'. The service member is wearing MARPAT digital camouflage, a tactical vest, and a combat helmet with glasses. The setting appears to be a military staging or motor pool area under clear blue skies.
    A military service member in olive green flight suit stands with arms crossed beside a large naval vessel on a sandy beach. The vessel displays partial lettering 'VY' consistent with a U.S. Navy LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) hovercraft, identifiable by its inflatable skirt and large fan shroud. The setting appears to be a coastal amphibious operations environment under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-90) hovercraft is operating on a sandy beach terrain, kicking up large dust clouds as it moves inland from the ocean. The vessel is clearly marked with 'LCAC-90' and 'U.S. NAVY' on its hull, along with an American flag decal. The coastal environment features sandy dunes, dry scrub vegetation, and the Pacific Ocean visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-90) hovercraft is operating on a sandy beach, transitioning between land and sea. The vessel is visibly hovering above the sand, generating dust clouds beneath its skirt. This appears to be a military amphibious operation or training exercise.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-90) is shown operating on a sandy beach, kicking up large clouds of dust and sand as it moves across the shoreline. The hovercraft is transitioning between the ocean and the beach, demonstrating its amphibious capability. The ocean with breaking waves is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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