U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launch from the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Oct. 18, 2025. The 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Camp Pendleton marks the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and America’s Semiquincentennial. The live-fire event highlights the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to integrate across air, land, and sea, showcasing the Corps’ enduring role as America’s force in-readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)
