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    Assault Craft Unit 5 Performs Beach Raid Exercise [Image 4 of 5]

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    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) numbered '90' is conducting a beach landing operation on a sandy shore. The hovercraft is carrying military vehicles, likely HMMWVs (Humvees), and is generating a large spray/dust cloud from its propulsion fans. The scene depicts an amphibious assault or training exercise with the craft transitioning from water to land.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Seaman Edward Martisius 

    Fleet Public Affairs Center San Diego

    U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 90 (LCAC-90), attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), comes ashore during a simulated raid at Red Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, September 2, 2026. ACU-5 is one of three 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Martisius)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 11:01
    Photo ID: 9919656
    VIRIN: 020926-N-LG060-1078
    Resolution: 4000x6000
    Size: 2.62 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A military service member is photographed from a low angle against a clear blue sky. The individual is wearing full tactical gear including a combat helmet, ballistic goggles, face covering, camouflage uniform, and a plate carrier vest. They are holding a tactical radio/handheld communication device up near their face.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are standing on a sandy coastal area, waving red and yellow signal flags. They appear to be conducting a range control or landing zone signaling operation near a body of water. A military vehicle is partially visible on the left side of the frame.
    A military Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft is coming ashore on a sandy beach, transitioning from open ocean to land. The vessel is generating large plumes of white spray and mist as its air cushion skirt displaces water and sand. Military vehicles are visible loaded on the deck of the craft, suggesting an amphibious landing operation.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) numbered '90' is conducting a beach landing operation on a sandy shore. The hovercraft is carrying military vehicles, likely HMMWVs (Humvees), and is generating a large spray/dust cloud from its propulsion fans. The scene depicts an amphibious assault or training exercise with the craft transitioning from water to land.
    A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) designated LCAC-90 is beached on a sandy shoreline. The hovercraft is stationary with its skirt deflated, resting on the beach in what appears to be a post-landing or pre-launch position. The image was taken under clear blue skies with excellent lighting conditions.

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    Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5
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