Amphibious Assault Vehicles

Depictions of tracked landing vehicles and landing crafts in water and on beaches during joint military exercises, showcasing amphibious military operations.

May 22, 2012 - U.S. Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle in the Pacific Ocean during a rehearsal for a joint U.S. and Royal Thai Navy beach landing.

U.S. Marines transport Ecuadorian Marines to and from the beach in tracked landing vehicles, personnel (LVTP-7) during the joint U.S./South American exercise Unitas XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: South America

060126-N-4374S-002. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DF-ST-86-08112. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

111211-N-KS651-326 CAMBODIA (Dec. 11, 2011) A landing craft utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52). Pearl Harbor and embarked marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are on deployment and conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

The Air Cushion Landing Craft 45 (LCAC-45) comes ashore under the guidance of a beach master from the USS PORTLAND (LSD-37) onto Green Beach near the end of the runway at the Mogadishu International Airport in a cloudy mist of spraying white water and foam. Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

Surf breaks over an 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle as a Newport class tank landing ship waits further off shore during the initial assault phase of the joint Thai/U.S. exercise Thalay Thai '89. Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Base: Pattaya Beach Country: Thailand (THA)

May 22, 2012 - U.S. Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle in the Pacific Ocean during a rehearsal for a joint U.S. and Royal Thai Navy beach landing.

Marines exit from the utility landing craft LCU-1649 at Onslow Beach during Exercise Solid Shield '85. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '85 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The air-cushion landing craft LCAC-5, from the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD-49), comes ashore with a load of supplies during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM)

101021-N-5085J-170NORFOLK (Oct. 21, 2010) Sailors assigned to Riverine Group 1 conduct maneuvers aboard Riverine Command Boat (Experimental) (RCB-X) at Naval Station Norfolk. The Riverine Command Boat (Experimental) is powered by an alternative fuel blend of 50 percent algae-based and 50 percent NATO F-76 fuels to support the secretary of the Navy's efforts to reduce total energy consumption on naval ships.

DN-ST-89-02829. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NORFOLK (Oct. 7, 2016) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 89, attached to Naval Beach Group (NBG) 2, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during an onload of more than 500 Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and nearly 300 pallets of supplies. Iwo Jima is moored pierside at Naval Station Norfolk awaiting further tasking as Hurricane Matthew develops.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Amphibious Assault Vehicle Company, Combat Assault Battalion, prepares to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Blue Chromite. The annual exercise between the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps is designed to strengthen interoperability and increase naval integration and proficiencies in amphibious warfare.

U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Utility 1663 prepares to beach in Rio de Janeiro after collecting U.S. Marines and their equipment from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 2, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during 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.

120201-M-DK975-055ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2012) U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Regimental Landing Team 2, conduct amphibious operations near the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and 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. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12

Marines assigned to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force for Africa Partnership Station West enter the well deck of USS Gunston Hall aboard an amphibious assault vehicle. The Marines provided humanitarian and relief aid to the Haitian community. Gunston Hall, a Whidbey Island-class dock-landing ship, was originally scheduled for a deployment to Africa in support of APS West, but was diverted to help Haitian relief operations as part of Operation Unified Response. APS West is an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa that aims to improve maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 7, 2012) A landing craft air cushion with Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 runs alongside the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2022) - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approach the well deck of amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in Amphibious Combat Vehicles July 6. The ACV balances performance, protection and payload, making it well-suited to support Expeditionary Advanced Basing Operations. The 13th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Anchorage, conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet

030221-A-1613R-015. Base: Fort Leonard Wood State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines, aboard a Riverine Assault Craft, from Small Craft Company, await orders for movement in the Rio Parana. Marines from Small Craft Company, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, demonstrated their capabilities to Paraguayan Marines in the Joint Training exercise Unitas. The exercise was conducted in Asuncion, Paraguay. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS Base: Asuncion Country: Paraguay (PRY)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 2, 2022) A boarding team from the United Kingdoms Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) transits international waters in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 2. (UK Royal Navy photo)

US Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles come ashore in coordination with Greek Marines during Exercise ALEXANDER THE GREAT in Volos, Greece. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the three ships (not shown) of the NASSAU Amphibious Readiness Group, USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) and USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU ARG and 24th MEU (SOC) are on a routine six month deployment to the US SIXTH Fleet in the Mediterranean. Subject Operation/Series: ALEXANDER THE GREAT Base: Volos Country: Greece (GRC)

Air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-9 comes ashore during an amphibious assault exercise. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-02838. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) with Amphibious Craft Unit 5, attached to Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group, prepares to land on Arturo Island bringing much needed building material and supplies (Not shown) to the local people (Not shown) during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation in East Timor, September 2000. US Marines and Sailors (Not shown) from Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group spent three days in East Timor providing Medical and Community Relations Services to help rebuild the war torn nation. Subject Operation/Series: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OPERATION, EAST TIMOR Base: Arturo Island Country: East Timor (TMP)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2020) A Mark VI patrol boat attached to Coastal Riverine Group 1 (CRG-1), Detachment Guam, participates in a security drill with the Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a biennial field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

040217-F-9995T-208. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Crew members return to the USS CARNEY (DDG 64) after standing a 12 hour watch on oil tanker (not shown) as the ship conducts Multinational Interception Operations (MIF) in the Persian Gulf. Carney is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Carney (DDG 64)

U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 23, 2013) Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 perform an ÒEÓ stop while conducting patrol operations. RIVRON 2 is deployed with Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, which provides maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia (Aug. 17, 2018) Royal Malaysian marines disembark a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 during a simulated beach assault while conducting Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2018. CARAT Malaysia, in its 24th iteration, is designed to enhance information sharing and coordination, build mutual warfighting capability and support long-term regional cooperation enabling both partner armed forces to operate effectively together as a unified maritime force.

Three AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicles move past the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) off the coast of Puerto Rico near the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station during UNITAS XXV, an Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110325-N-4228H-001ARABIAN GULF (March 25, 2011) Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 5 and MSRON-9 escort the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

220711-N-EI127-2050PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2022) - Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enter 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.

110624-N-CR732-001VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 24, 2011) A riverine command boat demonstrates an emergency stop during a tactical demonstration during Riverine Family Day at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Nearly 1,500 family members joined Sailors to learn more about riverine equipment and tactics.

Gulf of Thailand, June 10, 2013 - Amphibious assault vehicles approach Hat Yao beach in preparation for a joint amphibious assault exercise with the Royal Thai Navy as a part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2013.

111004-N-KM175-084PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2011) Marines assigned to Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) conduct combat rubber raiding craft training from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious ready Group and is conducting operations of the western Pacific region.

U.S. Marines, assigned to Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force disembark Landing Craft Unit 1660, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2, during an offload of U.S, Spanish, Portuguese and British Marines from the embarked Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7. The SC-MAGTF, NMCB 7, BMU 2 and ACU 2 are embarked on board USS Gunston Hall as part of Africa Partnership Station West, an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa, which aims to work cooperatively with U.S. and international Partners to improve maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa.

DN-SC-87-05844. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, navigate in combat rubber raiding crafts during a boat launch rehearsal aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the South China Sea, Sept. 20, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard 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.

Two U.S. Marine Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV7A1) from the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, drive out of the water and up on Red Beach during the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2021) Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), execute small boat drills with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, June 15, 2021. Marines with the 31st MEU conduct small boat drills in order to sustain proficiency in small boat handling fundamentals and refine standard operating procedures. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America 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.

120202-N-PB383-360ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 2, 2012) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches 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.

Air cushion landing craft LCAC-11 races through the water. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, navigate in a combat rubber raiding craft during a boat launch aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 19, 2022. Boat company launches from the well deck to provide the landing force a ship-to-shore capability. The 31st MEU is operating aboard 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.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, paddle out during a company formation exercise off the USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022. Blackhearts practiced formations on the water to refine infantry tactics. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike 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.

020430-M-9902V-019. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

BALTIC SEA (May 20, 2022) - Landing Craft, Air Cushion 04, attached to Assault Craft Unit 4, approaches the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) May 20, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in the Estonian-led exercise Siil 22 (Hedgehog 22 in English). Hedgehog 22 brings together members of the Estonian Defense Force and U.S. Sailors and Marines under Task Force 61/2 to enhance Allied interoperability and preserve security and stability in the Baltic region.

A Marine M-1A1 main battle tank moves toward 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)

DM-ST-89-07624. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220720-N-N0842-1313 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2022) German and U.S. Navy Divers participate in a mine exploitation exercise for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 in Southern California. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine Marines push off from the stern gate of the Amphibious Transport Dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in combat rubber raiding craft during KAMANDAG 6, in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 3, 2022. The two forces participated in a bilateral amphibious assault focused on increasing interoperability and shared understanding of tactics. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Republic of Korea Forces Beach Masters direct a U.S. Navy Landing Craft (LCU) from Okinawa, Japan, to the shore during the combined amphibious beach assault at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, South Korea, in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October 25th to November 3rd. About 25,000 U.S. troops will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve and National Guard troops from bases in the United States and elsewhere in the Pacific. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and South Korean military cooperation. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tak San Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK)

030326-A-3978J-012. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ)

An aerial starboard quarter view of mechanized landing craft (LCM) approaching the beach during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. The LCMs are attached to Assault Craft Unit One. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port quarter view of the mechanized landing craft (LCM-527) during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. The LCM is attached to Assault Craft Unit One. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, convoy their light armored vehicles across the beach as a Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 departs the beach of Sierra del RetÌn, Spain, during Spanish Amphibious Bilateral Exercise 2014 Feb. 24, 2014. Spanish PHIBLEX is an annual exercise designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional and personal relationships between U.S. forces and participating nations. The MEU is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious missions across the full range of military operations.

110815-N-PB383-004PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2011) An amphibious assault vehicle departs the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans and embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting pre-deployment work-ups as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), ride in a combat rubber raiding craft during a helocasting masters course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2022. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit special operations forces to insert into hard to reach areas via bodies of water.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, prepare for a wet-gap crossing operation part of Defender Europe 22 held at Dęblin, Poland, May 17, 2022. Defender Europe 2022 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

220713-N-XL376-1071 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 13, 2022) - Mexican Naval Infantry Marines conduct training on a combat rubber raiding craft during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 13. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

011015-5114B-132. Complete Scene Caption: A sailor from Puntales Naval Station, Spain, directs the Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) to drop the ramp. Trucks will be loaded from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. The trucks will be used to deliver goods for Spanish troops, participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY)

A Landing Force from Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group (MSSG) 31 board a Landing Craft, Utility 1634 (LCU) as part of their amphibious training at the Inner Apra Harbor, Guam in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

011020-F-0193C-001. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY)

041202-F-0524H-009. Base: Al Qaim Country: Iraq (IRQ)

990919-N-6605T-503. Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5)

020528-F-6655M-013. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2002 Base: Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base Country: Thailand (THA)

An aerial port beam view of mechanized landing craft (LCM) during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. The LCMs are attached to Assault Craft Unit One. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-23 of Assault Craft 5 (ACU-5) rests on land after emerging from the water. Country: Unknown

Navy SEAL frogman with complete diving gear and weapons in the water . Navy SEAL frogman

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) Republic of Korea Marines debark Korean assault amphibious vehicles at Pyramid Rock Beach during an amphibious raid for a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 30. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DA-SC-87-01693. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-SC-87-12286. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

DN-ST-89-02825. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Philippine Navy Special Operations Group, U.S. Navy SEALs with Special Warfare Group, and Australian Operators with 2nd Commando Regiment conduct maritime security operations together during exercise Balikatan 22 off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, April 7, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S. Philippine security cooperation.

DF-ST-86-08072. Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

TADJOURA, Djibouti (March 30, 2019) U.S. Navy tactical patrol boats assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 68.6 from Camp Lemonnier, U.S. Navy tactical patrol boats the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oilerUSNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) as it departs the Port of Djibouti, March 30, 2019. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where and when they are needed to ensure security in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare to transport a U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams tank across the Vistula river during a wet-gap crossing operation part of Defender Europe 22 held at Dęblin, Poland, May 13, 2022. Defender Europe 2022 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 27, 2018) Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is operating in the Indo-Pacific region as part of a regularly scheduled patrol and provides a rapid-response capability in the event of regional contingency or natural disaster.

030425-M-6881W-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Patriot Country: Kuwait (KWT)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transit to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 8, 2023. The Marines conducted a boat raid exercise that increased their proficiency to secure contested terrain and allow friendly forces to advance from ship to shore. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 25, 2018) Soldiers from the 11th Transportation Battalion drive their vehicle onto Utah Beach at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story after disembarking from an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) causeway ferry while participating in exercise Trident Sun 18. Trident Sun 18 is a maritime prepositioning force (MPF) operation intended to provide training to reserve component personnel with regards to the in stream offload of military vehicles and equipment.

221006-N-ZZ999-0104 GROTON, Conn. (October 6, 2022) - A security patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) EIGHT patrols the mouth of the Thames River in Groton, Conn., Oct. 6. MSRONs primary mission is to provide force protection of strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in the inshore and coastal areas, anchorages and harbors from bare beach to sophisticated port facilities.

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion lands on a beach or a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, Greece, May 16, 2022. 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.

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 18, 2022) U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and Australian Army Soldiers launch combat rubber raiding craft for helo-cast training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 18. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

220609-N-VP310-1090 KIVIK, Sweden (June 09, 2022) Service members assigned to Royal Norwegian Navy explosive ordnance disposal com-mando, 1st Platoon search for an underwater mine during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 09, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

050811-N-8154G-031. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, paddle out during a boat launch rehearsal aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the South China Sea, Sept. 20, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard 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.

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 15, 2022) Mexican Naval Infantry post security after launching a combat rubber raiding craft during a simulated amphibious exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 15. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

An LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle is driven ashore by Marine of the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit as they arrive to participate in a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

A U.S. Navy patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conducts a small boat probe during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemys thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units.

040425-N-7542D-004. Base: Manama Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-ST-87-07221. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

190725-M-QR315-1114 ARABIAN GULF (July 25, 2019) Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) ride in a rigid-hull inflatable boat operated by Sailors from Assault Craft Unit 1, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

The naval fire brigade in action (exercise) in March 1990 with the landing vessel L 9522 (1963-1986, donated to the naval fire in 1987). In the background the mine sweep Hr.Ms. Ommen (1956-1993).

DN-SC-87-09987. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

000907-N-8743M-024. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA LHA-1

SUEZ CANAL (May 9, 2012) Sailors and Marines look on as the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) transits the Suez Canal on its first operational deployment. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with embarked elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). New York is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

060823-N-5617R-091. Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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