Amphibious Assault Operations

Images of various amphibious vehicles including hovercraft and landing craft navigating through ocean waters during military exercises.

Gulf of Aqaba, June 6, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 conducts operations while assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio.

120827-N-YQ852-138PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2012) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transits the Pacific Ocean during a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final pre-deployment exercise, which is designed to strengthen the blue-green teamÕs ability to operate together, and respond to various situations while deployed.

DN-ST-85-07127. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '83 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle in the Water

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2022) - U.S. Marines with All Domain Reconnaissance Company, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat during a maritime interception operation exercise, July 12. The 13th MEU is currently embarked aboard amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DF-ST-84-08200. Subject Operation/Series: CRISEX 83 Base: Matalascanas Country: Spain (ESP)

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) heads for the beach during an amphibious beach assault exercise by the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

Gulf of Aqaba, June 6, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 conducts operations while assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio.

An aerial port quarter view of the tank landing ship USS BARBOUR COUNTY (LST 1195) after running aground on Silver Strand. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (March 22, 2013) Sailors assigned to Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Warfare Flotilla and SEAL Team 17 prepare to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) during exercise Key Resolve 2013. Exercise Key Resolve is an annual combined and joint command post exercise that is executed under various scenarios with the purpose of honing the skills necessary to defend the Republic of Korea by improving ROK-U.S. combined forces' operational capabilities, coordinating and executing the deployment of U.S. reinforcements, and maintaining ROK military combat capabilities. The exercise is designed to increase Alliance readiness, protect the region, and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula.

DN-SC-87-08288. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

120627-N-NN926-079ARABIAN SEA (June 27, 2012) Riverine command boats from Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 approach the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York and Marines assigned to the 24th Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220410-N-LR905-1056PACIFIC OCEAN (April 10, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 10. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

120106-N-PB383-070ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 6, 2012) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 departs the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

230215-N-XX566-1245 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) Landing craft air cushions (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, currently embarked with amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), perform expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, Feb. 15, 2023 in the South China Sea. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting combined ESF operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-ST-89-02826. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) leaves the well deck of the USS KEARSAGE (LHD 3) as another approaches to pick up more personnel and equipment from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and transport them to the beach at Litohoro, Greece. The first wave of Marines assigned to the 26th MEU arrived ashore in Litohoro during the early-morning hours in support of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. The 26th MEU and USS KEARSAGE (LHD 3) Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Litohoro Country: Greece (GRC)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 6, 2012) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 59, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, departs the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is a part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

DN-ST-89-08746. Base: Hercules

A UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6 (HC-6) lifts a pallet of materiel off of the ammunition ship USS SURIBACHI (AE-21) during the first underway replenishment of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 21, 2014) Sailors assigned to Task Group 56.7.4 transit the Arabian Gulf aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise. Riverine command boats provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility by focusing on maritime security operations, maritime infrastructure protection, and theater security cooperation efforts, in addition to offensive combat operations.

Ship in sea storm. Storm at Baltic sea. Warship training in the Baltic Sea during a storm. NATO military ship in Baltic sea, Latvia. NATO military ship at sea during a storm. view from ships the bow.

240225-N-RP467-1169 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 25, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and a landing craft air cushion, participate in a passing exercise, Feb. 25. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. Navy

Mediterranean Sea, October 12, 2009 - A landing craft, air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 prepares to enter the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces.

DN-ST-89-02286. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120207-N-NL541-478ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Delta Company, 1st Platoon, departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) into the Atlantic Ocean during a beach assault exercise as Wasp is underway to participate in Exercise Bold Alligator. Bold Alligator, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12

050627-N-9866B-012. State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Beachmaster Unit 1 and the Amphibious Construction Battalion train during the transportation of equipment and troops from a Landing Craft Utility as part of Project Convergence - Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024. LCUs are used across a range of military operations to deliver vehicles, personnel and cargo from sea-to-shore and shore-to-shore.PC-C4 is the largest, two-phase experiment to date and assess how technology can enhance cross-domain military operations and unified strategic approaches involving partners from various nations and our joint services. Army

Sailors aboard dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) load ammunition onto an MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9; during an ammunition onload for the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting workups in preparation for a scheduled deployment this fall.

Okinawa, Japan, September 23, 2011 - A landing craft air cushion carrying equipment approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific.

Sailors aboard dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) load ammunition onto an MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9; during an ammunition onload for the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 25, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting workups in preparation for a scheduled deployment this fall.

220516-N-TT059-1005 GULF OF OMAN (May 16, 2022) An MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, Detachment 1, provides aerial support to an interdiction team from guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) approaching a fishing vessel May 16. The vessel was seized while transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman.

A port beam view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) USS HERCULES (PHM-2) underway off the coast of Key West, Fla. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 3, 2012) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a routine well deck training exercise. Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Arabian Gulf, November 8, 2004 - Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) for recovery.

120203-N-PB383-383ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 3, 2012) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

220918-N-LK647-2041 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 18, 2022) A few from aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of a rigid-hull inflatable boat passing by the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) as it conducts a personnel transfer during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting SWATT exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, sight in on their target during Operation Maritime Domain Awareness off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2022. The purpose of this training evolution was to increase the unit's proficiency in utilizing joint terminal attack controllers in the maritime domain, demonstrating littoral capabilities for future deployments.

A 26-foot personnel boat carries an officer from the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43), background, to another ship during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown

Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) US Navy

A Marine amphibious vehicle, equipped with part of the Global Positioning System satellite system, leaves shore during a test. Country: Unknown

110814-N-PB383-001PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2011) Sailors and Marines aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) observe Sailors operating rigid-hull inflatable boats with Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) Maritime Raid Force during a practice raid. New Orleans and embarked Marines from the 11th MEU are conducting pre-deployment work-ups as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

Naval Amphibious Base. A Marine M-1A1 main battle tank enters the water from the open ramp of utility landing craft LCU-1658. The tank is equipped with a fording kit that is being evaluated by the Marine Corps. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220516-N-PC065-1309 SKYROS ISLAND, Greece (May 16, 2022) - U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit return to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) in a combat rubber raiding craft after joint training with Hellenic Armed Forces off the coast of Skyros Island, Greece, May 16, 2022. Arlington, with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in exercise Alexander the Great 2022 under the command and control of Task Force 61/2. Alexander the Great 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Greece, and Allied nations, enhancing strategic defense and partnership while promoting security and stability in the region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, conducts search and rescue training with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220415-N-VS068-1011PACIFIC OCEAN (April 15, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enters the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 15. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

030623-N-4936C-142. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Major Command Shown: JTF-GTMO

An LCM-8 mechanized landing craft approaches the shore during exercise Ocean Venture '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05059. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

DN-ST-87-12520. Country: Persian Gulf

4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion reservist, LCPL Martinez, works to get his High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) ready for a beach assault while heading for shore in an LCU during the exercise.THERE IS ONLY A SCREEN RESOLUTION IMAGE AVAILABLE. Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Citizen-Soldiers of the Puerto Rico and New York City National Guard of the 225 and 240 MP. PRNG along with the 442 MP. NYCNG heading to Vieques Puerto Rico for a security mission and guard of all the distribution around Vieques for all affected citizens by Hurricane Maria struck of the mentioned municipal island. Oct. 7.

U.S. Navy Sailors with Naval Beach Unit 7 pilot a landing craft, air cushion during well deck operations aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the East China Sea, July 30, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 29, 2015) A member of the U.S. Navy Embarked Security Team stands watch as the Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) pulls into Dakar, Senegal. Spearhead is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of the international collaborative capacity-building program Africa Partnership Station.

Pacific Ocean, October 11, 2011 - A landing craft air cushion departs the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island.

060330-N-7798B-018. Base: USS Juneau (LPD 10)

020311-N-0780F-003. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Aug. 5, 2015) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 3 and Indonesian Kopaska naval special forces members practice patrol formations during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

Marine Corps personnel tracked landing vehicles (LVTP7) approach Red Beach during a reenactment of General MacArthur's landing at Red Beach on October 20, 1944. Visible in the background is the amphibious cargo ship USS MOBILE (LKA 115). Base: Leyte Island Country: Philippines (PHL)

220813-N-TT639-1031 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2022) - Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) operate a seven-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team watches as an air cushion landing craft (LCAC) nears the shore in a cloud of spray during the joint U.S./South Korean exercise Team Spirit '89. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '89 Base: Hwasan Ri Country: South Korea

U.S. Sailors assigned to the Beachmaster Unit 1 and the Amphibious Construction Battalion take part in a day-long experimentation as part of Project Convergence- Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024. Project Convergence-Capstone 4 is a campaign of events in order to build trust in new technologies working alongside Joint and Multinational partners. PC-C4 is the largest, two-phase experiment to date and assess how technology can enhance cross-domain military operations and unified strategic approaches involving allies and partners from various nations. Army

On Board Hm Submarine Tribune, 1942 Forward view from the conning tower of HMS TRIBUNE running along the surface in Scottish waters.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - An amphibious assault vehicle from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, lands on a beach here Feb. 28 during a bilateral training exercise with various Marine units from Southern California and more than 180 soldiers of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2020) Sailors aboard combatant craft assault boats conduct small boat operations with the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) as part of U.S. Special Operations Forces interoperability training with the ship in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 27, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

DM-ST-88-07825. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY)

DF-ST-86-08123. Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

U.S. Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), offload supplies for Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd MEU, for exercise EFES 2022, Turkey, May 29, 2022. EFES 2022, Turkey, May 29, 2022. EFES22 is an international Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between the U.S., Turkey, and allied nations.

A U.S. Marine Corps AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle returns to the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST-1193) after carrying a squad of Colombian Marines to Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, for a beach assault as part of Unitas XXV, an exercise involving forces from the U.S. and six South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The RHIB of the GW frigate Hr.Ms. Tromp (1975-1999) in action during Stanavferlant, whose trumps from September 1997 until the beginning of April 1998 flagship under Equaders Commander Cdr P.C. Van der Graaf.

040315-M-5523R-002. Base: Pohang Harbor Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

070111-N-5240C-119. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine beachmaster from the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit, watches from Green Beach as utility landing craft 1656 (LCU 1656) approaches during a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

990424-M-4552G-002. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division

DF-ST-86-07654. Base: Amman Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) offloads a Marine MK 48-16 tractor trailer with cargo at Freshwater Beach during amphibious assault landing operations. Members of the U.S and Australian Forces are joining together to take part in exercise Crocodile '99 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS)

Rio De Janeiro (Sept. 13, 2022) Members of Special Boat Team 22 train Brazilian counterparts on how to drive a vessel during a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) as part of UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 13, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

U.S. Marines amphibious assault vehicles embarked aboard the USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) depart the well deck during the start of a simulated amphibious assault. The combined U.S., Estonian amphibious landing was part of a demonstration of the interoperability between the two forces as part of exercise Baltic Operations 2010.

A port bow view of a Special Boat Unit 24 (SBU-24) PB Mark III patrol boat underway during the joint Exercise Ocean Venture '93. Members of the unit are acting as drug runners during the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221110-N-N3764-0010CARIBBEAN SEA - (Nov. 10, 2022) - An 11-meter rigid inflatable boat from the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) and Dominican navy vessel, Becrux (LI-170), perform maneuvers during a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise off the coast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 10, 2022. Milwaukee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

A United States Navy PBR Mark II patrol boat assists in the escort of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) during the battleship's transit through the Miraflores Locks. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-89-09086. Base: Panama Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-85-08733. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Caribbean Sea

Ship in sea storm. Storm at Baltic sea. Warship training in the Baltic Sea during a storm. NATO military ship in Baltic sea, Latvia. NATO military ship at sea during a storm. view from ships the bow.

220711-N-YG415-1024CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (July 11, 2022) - An Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares to approach the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 11. ACVs used in amphibious operations amplify the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

DN-ST-89-02864. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A fully armed Russian ZPU-4 anti-aircraft 14.5 mm machine gun points out to the Persian Gulf at an Iraqi coastal defense position. A fully armed Russian ZPU-4 anti-aircraft 14.5 mm machine gun points out to the Persian Gulf at an Iraqi coastal defense position.

220922-N-XN177-1812 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 deploy naval air crewman during a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer training evolution Sept. 22, 2022. HSC-23 is embarked aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

220922-N-XN177-1812 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 deploy naval air crewman during a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer training evolution Sept. 22, 2022. HSC-23 is embarked aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, and Dutch Marines with Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps, depart on a Dutch fast raiding interception and special forces craft during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, June 24, 2022. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and the Dutch Marines as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Air-cushion landing craft LCAC-28 emerges from the surf during exercise Dragon Hammer '92. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '92 Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

050628-N-9866B-057. Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110720-N-BR887-128INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) transits near the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and Curtis Wilbur are participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011, a bilateral exercise intended to train Australian and U.S. Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) An Amphibious Combat Vehicle attached to 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembarks the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, June 23, 2022. John P. Murtha is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

111114-N-KA046-188 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2011) A Marine from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) drives a Humvee to shore after launching from a landing craft utility (LCU) assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Utility 1663 approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) after completing an amphibious assault during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 16, 2022. The multinational amphibious assault was one of the culminating events of UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

220908-N-MW880-1148 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 8, 2022) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12, repels from an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, onto the Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) during combined operations with the Italian navy, Sep. 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval

220908-N-MW880-1148 ADRIATIC SEA (Sep. 8, 2022) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12, repels from an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, onto the Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) during combined operations with the Italian navy, Sep. 8, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, HSC-5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval

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