Maritime Training Operations

Images showcase military personnel conducting maritime training exercises, featuring special boats and operational drills in various aquatic environments.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sit in formation in combat rubber raiding crafts during a launch and recovery exercise, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022.The Marines conducted this exercise to refine launching and recovering from USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with help from the Sailors assigned to LPD.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.

Rio De Janeiro (Sept. 13, 2022) Members of Special Boat Team 22 train Brazilian counterparts on the steps and procedures of a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) during 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.

060506-N-4021H-122. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220405-N-RB149-1142 KEFLAVIK, Iceland (April 5, 2022) Members of U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 8, Icelandic Coast Guard, Icelandic Police and British Royal Marines with K Co, 42 Commando, prepare to board an Icelandic Coast Guard vessel while conducting visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training during exercise Northern Viking 22 (NV22) in Keflavik, Iceland, April 5, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between U.S., Iceland and allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap.

DM-ST-89-07636. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120208-N-SS993-099SATTAHID, Thailand (Feb. 8, 2012) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) deploy in combat rubber raid crafts from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is underway supporting Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations.

DM-ST-89-07629. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sit in formation in combat rubber raiding crafts during a launch and recovery exercise, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 6, 2022.The Marines conducted this exercise to refine launching and recovering from USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with help from the Sailors assigned to LPD.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.

120207-N-YX920-291CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2012) Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 board a riverine assault boat after executing a hot extract drill during Exercise 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

110514-N-XO436-337 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 14, 2011) A rigid-hull inflatable boat and an UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) provide support while Marines board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. Mesa Verde is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

110713-N-CD297-041NORFOLK (July 12, 2011) Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 participate in pre-deployment exercises in a riverine command boat. RIVRON-2 is stationed at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

060111-N-5588M-007. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 01, 2024) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launch combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Navy

DM-ST-89-07633. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

090708-N-5538K-109 AT SEA (July 7, 2009) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit direct an amphibious assault vehicle to the welldeck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) during a Talisman Saber 2009 (TS09) training exercise July 7, 2009. TS09 is a biennial combined training activity designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and inter-operability.

220713-N-XL376-1010 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 13, 2022) - Mexican Naval Infantry Marines conduct training on 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.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2012) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team and Sailors from the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) move toward a small vessel during a Joint Warrior 12-2 training exercise. Joint Warrior is designed and led by the joint tactical exercise planning staff in the United Kingdom and is intended to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participants for a role in a joint maritime environment during deployments. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Tyleek D. Ross, a traffic controlman with Beach Master Unit 2, U.S. 2nd Fleet, Fleet Forces Command directs U.S. Marine Corps heavy equipment operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2d Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force during a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) loading and unloading exercise (LOADEX) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 19, 2022. LOADEX allows new heavy equipment operators to apply classroom instruction to a real-world training environment. The overarching strategy of LOADEX is to reinforce naval integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy while incorporating new risk management methodologies into amphibious logistical operations.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V16), 2nd Marine Division, conduct an amphibious landing during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2022. V16 conducted the MCCRE in order to formally certify the unit to composite at the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element, a part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

110714-N-WA347-259 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during well deck operations. Germantown is underway with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) for Talisman Sabre 2011, a bilateral exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations in order to improve Australian and U.S. combat readiness and interoperability.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, navigate in a combat rubber raiding craft 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.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct boat overturn drills during Exercise Burmese Chase at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2022. Exercise Burmese Chase is a longstanding fire support exercise hosted by 2nd ANGLICO focused on improving combat readiness and strengthening relationships with allies and partners.

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.

ENGLISH CHANNEL (Oct. 9, 2022) Retail Specialist 1st Class Steven Perez, a small caliber action team (SCAT) member aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), simulates firing an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun at a small craft acting as a hostile contact during a surface exercise as a part of Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2, Oct. 9, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Marines and sailors with Company B., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, drag a boat into position after coming ashore during a bilateral boat raid as a part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 in the Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 15. Cobra Gold is an annual exercise that includes numerous multilateral events ranging from amphibious assaults to non-combatant evacuation operations. The training aims to improve interoperability between the United States, the Kingdom of Thailand, and many other participating countries. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and is the Marine Corps force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

SATTAHIP, Thailand (Aug. 27, 2015) Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4 and members of the Royal Thai Navy Riverine Patrol Regiment conduct training aboard a special operations craft, riverine during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 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.

020430-M-9902V-031. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

DN-ST-88-00500. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION. '86 Base: Sardinia Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Members of a U.S. Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team speed past a PB Mark III patrol boat in an inflatable assault boat as they head toward the beach during a public demonstration. Personnel on the patrol boat are manning an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun. Base: Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220718-N-EE352-1389 BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 18, 2022) Australian Army soldiers return to shore in a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious operations exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps at Bellows Beach as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Tetzloff, an anti-tank missile gunner, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, spots a simulated enemy ship during a Defense of the Amphibious Task Force exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), July 13. The 13th MEU is currently embarked aboard the USS Makin Island conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

220330-N-NT795-420 LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 30, 2022) Engineman 1st Class Morgan Sprague, a tactical craft engineer assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11, mans a M240 machine gun aboard a 34-foot Sea Ark patrol boat during an underway off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., as part of the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Boat University Advanced Course. MESF is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security, high value asset security, and maritime security in the coastal and inland waterways.

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.

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 during helo-cast training for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, 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.

Hellenic Special Forces members assigned to the Z Amphibious Raiding Squadron, land on a beach for a combined forces event during exercise Alexander the Great 2022, Skyros, May 17, 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.

220523-N-OM737-1156NORFOLK, VA. (May 23, 2022) - Landing Craft, Air Cushion 84 prepares to enter the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 23, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

120725-N-BB534-422 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2012) A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 transits through the Pacific Ocean during the Peleliu Amphibious Ready GroupÕs composite training unit exercise. The exercise is a pre-deployment certification that evaluates an amphibious ready groupÕs ability to conduct military operations at sea and support expeditionary operations ashore.

040701-M-0374B-008. Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)

981014-N-2822B-013. Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX Base: Sardina Country: Italy (ITA)

SURABAYA, Indonesia (Aug. 20, 2022) Indonesian Komando Pasukan Katak and U.S. Marines maneuver towards an anchored ship while conducting vessel board, search, and seizure training in Surabaya, Indonesia, Aug. 20, 2022. The combined VBSS event provided advanced training in boarding and clearing a ship with simulated enemy forces and hostages onboard. Through these engagements, U.S. special operations forces build our collective strength and interoperability alongside Indonesian forces, enabling teams to provide flexible responses to contingencies and supporting a strong U.S.-Indonesian partnership.

After splashing in US Marines (not shown) with an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1), the crew awaits an order to come aboard the Austin Class, Amphibious Transport Dock Ship, USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) (not shown), during Kernel Blitz '99. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110428-N-KB563-131ESPIRITU SANTO, Vanuatu (April 28, 2011) Sailors exit Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1665, from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), on the beach in Espiritu Santo during Pacific Partnership 2011. Pacific Partnership is a five-month humanitarian assistance initiative that will make port visits to Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

220516-N-PC065-1146 SKYROS ISLAND, Greece (May 16, 2022) - U.S. Marines attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), swim to a combat rubber raiding craft during 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.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (V16), 2nd Marine Division, conduct an amphibious landing during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2022. V16 conducted the MCCRE in order to formally certify the unit to composite at the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. V16 will be the Ground Combat Element, a part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

120509-M-FG262-004CAMP LEJUENE, N.C. (May 9, 2012) A landing craft utility loads a medium tactical vehicle replacement into its cargo hold during a mock non-combatant evacuation operation. The training was part of Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 12 (APS-12) certification in order to support stability operations during their upcoming deployment.

A Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle comes ashore during the combined Thai/U.S. exercise Cobra Gold '90. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '90 State: Rayong Province Country: Thailand (THA)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in two rigid hull inflatable boats wrap up the final day of Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the U.S. Navy conducted a series of tests using the USS San Diego's well deck, a test version of the Orion crew module, various watercraft and equipment to prepare for recovery of Orion on its return from deep space missions. The testing allowed the team to demonstrate and evaluate recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in open waters. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and NASA's Journey to Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. Orion is scheduled to launch on NASA's Space Launch System in late 2018.

220715-N-EE352-1223BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 15, 2022) Mexican Naval Infantry land on the beach with a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious operations training with the U.S. Marine Corps at Bellows Beach during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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.

Members of the Senegalese Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando conduct a live demonstration of their capabilities at the Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (NILS-A) 2022 in Dakar, Senegal, July 7, 2022. NILS -A is a multinational, Africa-focused forum, designed to bring together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships which will improve Africas maritime domain security.

U.S. Marines and Estonian soldiers wade ashore during a combined U.S., Estonian amphibious landing at a beach here. The combined training demonstration was part Baltic Operations 2010, an exercise designed to increase the interoperability of NATO and partner nations in the Baltic Sea region.

020502-M-3022S-006. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEU

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, paddle out 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.

120131-N-PK218-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2012) Visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) teams, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) maneuver rigid-hull inflatable boats during a training exercise. Vicksburg is underway participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest 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. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12

050729-N-8154G-030. Base: Naval Station, Ingleside State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAS Ingleside

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an amphibious landing during KAMANDAG 6, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. 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.

Boatswains Mate 3 (BM3) John Grant, a Beach MASTER with Unit 1, guides an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), onto a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1634 during an offload exercise at the Inner Apra Harbor on the island of Guam, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

060829-N-8604L-168. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

Amphibious assault vehicles from Mobility-Counter Mobility Platoon, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, wait to move forward after landing on Red Beach. The air cushioned landing craft returns to the USS ANCHORAGE. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-86-08126. Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY)

A U.S. Navy landing craft air-cushioned makes a beach landing during Operation Pacific Horizon aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 2, 2011. Pacific Horizon is a joint service exercise between the Marine Corps and the Navy to practice humanitarian and logistical efforts they would use during a natural disaster.

Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team Two move ashore from an inflatable assault boat during CAPEX '92. Subject Operation/Series: CAPEX '92 Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

030205-M-7031A-018. Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines

U.S. Army Soldiers, representing the 509th Airborne Parachute Infantry Regiment, competing in the Air Insertion event in the U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition on Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022. The Best Squad Competition reinforces fundamental soldier skills and squad level tactics.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, boards a Combat Boat 90 while conducting a tactical exercise during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

CAMP SAMAESAN, Thailand (June 6, 2013) Marines assigned to the the 2nd Amphibian Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conduct amphibious assault training with Royal Thai marines during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Thailand. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste.

Two US Coast Guard personnel, from Port Security Unit 313, Tacoma, Washington, power a Hurricane rubber boat during a bay and dock security drill exercise in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000 in Pusan, Korea. The Coast Guard boats and personnel are used to protect high-value assets from small boat and swimmer attacks. Foal Eagle is held annually in South Korea to demonstrate US and South Korean military cooperation and is the US Militarys largest Joint-Service, Multi-National field training drill. This years drill involves about 25,000 active duty, Reserve, and National Guard troops from the the United States and bases throughout the Pacific Command. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 00 Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

AQABA, Jordan - Royal Jordanian Naval patrol boats sail in formation during a simulated small boat attack as part of Exercise Eager Lion 22 at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base, Jordan, September 7, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations, and considered the capstone of a broader U.S. military relationship with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF). Jordan is one of U.S. Central Commands (USCENTCOM) strongest and most reliable partners in the Levant sub-region.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, embark a Brazilian troop carrier boat during a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 26, 2022. These boats are used for insert, extract, and medical support along the many rivers and waterways of the jungle. U.S. partnerships in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibly are forged by shared challenges and common objectives. Bilateral training events such as jungle training develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of U.S. and partner nation maritime forces to achieve common desired effects. This exchange of knowledge between critical regional partners fosters interoperability, friendly relationships, and mutual cooperation.

October 11, 2009 - A Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned, from Assault Craft Unit 4 heads back to sea after dropping off cargo during an offload for Exercise Bright Star 2009 in Egypt. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces.

120130-N-YX920-235CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2012) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Matthew Jordan, currently assigned to Riverine Squadron 2, mans his weapon while on a reconnaissance mission during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years. Bold Alligator represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. #BA12

Marines, in camouflaged battle dress, man the ship's .50-cal. machine gun stations as the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) sails through the canal. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 12, 2022) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, sails to Marine Corps Base Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 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.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, operate combat rubber raiding crafts at Kin Red Harbor, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2022. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group Amphibious Raids Branch designed a littoral maneuver training package for 1st Bn., 2nd Marines, to prepare for future operations in littoral environments. 1st Bn., 2nd Marines, is forward deployed to III MEF under the unit deployment program.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Coakley with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, disembarks a Swedish Combat Boat 90 during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 (AE22), at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

U.S. military personnel man a patrol craft in support of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

A soldier assigned to the 50th Engineer Company, 1ST Platoon, Camp Laguardia, Republic of Korea (ROK), jumps from a Bridge Erection Boat to a floating pontoon bridge section on the Imjin River, ROK, during a bridge building training exercise on Oct. 22, 1998. Many of the participants in today's exercise are officers participating in accordance with the US Army Officer Professional Development Program, a program designed to improve team building and soldiery. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Imjin River Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit step off a landing craft utility vehicle onto the shore of Breezy Point, a small coastal community in New York City, Nov. 9. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU are partnering with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Guard in order to clear debris from walkways and public spaces in order to help the residents of New York City return to normalcy as soon as possible.

Swedish Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps ride a F470 combat rubber raiding craft during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 13, 2022. TYR 22 is a maritime interdiction operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability.

Navy SEALs Are Extracted From Chesapeake Bay

120508-N-LW591-221 FORT KNOX, Ky. (May 8, 2012) Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 practice insertion drills during a live-fire exercise. The squadron completed a three-day field exercise to prepare for their final evaluation problem that will qualify them for deployment.

120727-N-AP176-051GULF OF OMAN (July 27, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) move into position alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) during a joint training exercise. Nitze is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

120203-N-PB383-546ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 3, 2012) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) drive amphibious assault vehicles into 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.

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221115-N-XB010-1004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) - Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) in an assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) launch from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) well deck into the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

221118-N-XB010-1013 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) stand by in the well deck as members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) return in Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) from the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force and reconnaissance Marines with the Indonesia Marine Corps perform speed trials aboard a combat rubber raiding craft as part of Super Garuda Shield 22 in Batam, Indonesia, July 30, 2022. Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery.

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit march to the beach from a landing craft utility (LCU) as part of preparation for an amphibious assault in support of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe a CH-53E Super Stallion during a helocast at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Apr. 27, 2022. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

WHITE BEACH, Japan (Jan. 28, 2013) A landing craft air cushion loaded with Humvees approaches the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, will take part in amphibious integration training (ATI), certification exercise (CERTEX) and participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold.

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A Navy boat launched from USS New Orleans Aug. 14 carries maritime raid force members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to a vessel the force's assault element later boarded during counter-piracy and counter-terrorism training miles from southern California's San Clemente Island.

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 18, 2022) U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and Australian Army Soldiers prepare to conduct 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.

An MK-V Special Operations Craft (962) of Special Boat Unit 12, MK-V Detachment Charlie conducts drills in Apra Harbor, Guam. They will be operating with other special warfare units during Exercise TANDEM THRUST '99. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '99 Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

060817-N-8154G-094. Complete Scene Caption: 060817-N-8154G-094 (Aug. 17, 2006)A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU-4), Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., prepares to land on Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, N.C., for its mission to on load US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines to embark the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). The BATAAN is underway conducting an Expeditionary Strike Group Integration (ESGINT) with the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12), USN Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship USS OAK HILL (LSD 51), embarked elements of Amphibious Squadron 2 (PHIBRON-2) and the 26th MEU.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jeremy L. Grisham (Released) Base: Mcb Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: Unites States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion maneuver combat rubber raiding craft on Recon Beach, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, December 7, 2022. Marines with 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Marines with 3rd Recon fostered skills maneuvering rubber raiding craft with added weight to prepare for future operations and exercises.

221115-N-XB010-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) - Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) in an assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) launch from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) well deck into the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance.

Members of the Malawian Maritime Force row a zodiac boat ashore durning a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) in Monkey Bay, Malawi, June 16, 2022. JCETS enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

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