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Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II era American Soldiers, depart a Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1680), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), recreating the amphibious Allied assault against German Army positions on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, during the 6th Annual D-Day Conneaut Public Historic Battle Re-Enactment held along the Lake Erie shoreline at Conneaut, Ohio (OH). These re-enactors are participating with other American, Canadian, and European re-enactors and living historians who are recreating and simulating Allied and Axis soldiers involved in Operation Overlord, the Allied D-Day invasion of Hitlers Festung Europa (Fortress Europe) on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II era American Soldiers, depart a Landing Craft Utility (LCU More

A U.S. Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) is motioned in toward shore by a participant in BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Behind the LCU is a Navy LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

A US Air Force bus carrying Cuban migrants drives onto US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1663, at US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. The landing craft will transport the migrants across Guantanamo Bay to the flight line where a flight to the Dominican Republic awaits. Four migrants will emigrate to the Dominican Republic while the remaining 17 will emigrate to Spain

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Cheresa D. Clark Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) approaches the port of Cap Haitien to transport the Marines who are leaving the port. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cap Haitien Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT J. R. Tricoche (Usmc) Release Status: R More

A Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1663) with ramp partly opened in shallow water during Operation Uphold Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cap Haitien Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: C. S. Fowler Release Status: Released to Publ More

Cuban migrants disembark from a US Navy Landing Craft Utility 1663 on the leeward side of US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The migrants traveled across Guantanamo Bay to the flight line where a flight to the United States awaits

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Cheresa D. Clark Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

Cuban migrants walk onto US Navy Landing Craft Utility 1663 at US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The landing craft will transport the migrants across Guantanamo Bay to the flight line where a flight to the United States awaits

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Cheresa D. Clark Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

During operation Uphold Democracy, Cuban migrants disembark from US Navy Landing Craft Utility 1643 on the leeward side of US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The migrants traveled across Guantanamo Bay to the flight line where a flight to the United States awaits

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Cheresa D. Clark Release Status: Relea More

US Navy personnel transport heavy equipment by LCU (Landing Craft Utility) into the well deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

A John Deere 644E Tractor, Rubber-tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM) from Beach MASTER Unit (BMU) 1 is loaded with mobility matting (MOMAT) for onload to Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1635 during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCUs) make their way to the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) S More

The loadmaster from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1617 directs the unloading of a shallow water mine during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

A Marine Light Armored Vehicle-Command and Control (LAV-C2) from the 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Headquarters and Support Co. drives through the surf as it disembarks a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) at Red Beach during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), loaded with a Light Armored Vehicle-Command and Control (LAV-C2) nears the stern and wet dock of the USS TARAWA. On board Marine's watch as a flight of four fly-by the USS TARAWA (LHA-1) portside, stern to bow during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jon W. Halinkowski Release Status: Released to Public More

A Marine High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) from the 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Headquarters and Support Co. drives into the surf as it disembarks from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) at Red Beach during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Two Landing Craft Utility (LCU), loaded with Light Armored Vehicle's (LAV) and equipment from the 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Headquarters and Support Co., nears the stern and wet dock of the USS TARAWA, while MH-53E Sea Dragons operate on its top deck during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jon W. Halinkowski Release Status: Released to Public More

Marines from the 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Headquarters and Support Co. disembark a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) at Red Beach during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), loaded with Marines, a Light Armored Vehicle-Command and Control (LAV-C2) and five High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) from the 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Headquarters and Support Co., during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jon W. Halinkowski Release Status: Released to Public More

A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), filled with High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and Marines nears the stern and wet dock of the USS TARAWA (LHA-1), as MH-53E Sea Dragons operate on its upper deck during DEEP STRIKE 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP STRIKE '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jon W. Halinkowski Release Status: Released to Public More

US Marine Lance Corporal Jamie Hendricks backs up a Marine Corps truck onto a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1655) bound for the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) (Not shown) as Marines draw out of Kuwait. The USS ASHLAND was in Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1655) pulls up to a ramp at a Kuwaiti port to load up US Marine equipment (not shown) bound for the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) (Not shown) for a return trip home to Virginia. The Marines traveled to Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A LCU (Landing Craft Utility) loaded with Marine field equipment prepares to enter the welldeck of the Dock Landing Ship, USS ASHLAND (LSD 48). The ship was pier side in Kuwait City as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Alexander C. Hicks Jr, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

US Navy Electrician's Mate Third Class Lance Howell directs a US Marine Corps truck onto a Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1655) bound for the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) (Not shown) as Marines draw out of Kuwait. The USS ASHLAND is in Kuwait as part of an Southwest build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Marine Corps M813, 5 Ton, (6X6) cargo truck is backed onto a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1659), bound for the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) as Marines from Camp Legune, North Carolina, draw out of Kuwait. The USS ASHLAND is in Kuwait as part of a Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Marine cargo truck offloads from a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1655) and goes into the well deck of the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) (Not shown) for a return trip home to Virginia. The Marines traveled to Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1634) leaves the well deck of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), to drop off Marines and equipment during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

LCU (Landing Craft Utility) drops off an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) on to Red Beach under fire support from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) (left) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Maj More

The British amphibious assault ship HMS OCEAN (L12), launches helicopters and Landing Craft Utility (LCUs) prior to an amphibious raid during NORTHERN APPROACH, a NATO exercise. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) are here in Turkey to participate in the NATO exercise with amphibious forces from the United Kingdom and host nation Turkey

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Saros Bay Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins Release Status: Released t More

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Danie More

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) offloads Marines of Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 31 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Danie More

Four United States Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCUs) (1610 type) from the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) at sea. The Saipan carries four LCUs during a deployment. Mediterranean Sea, 9 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

A Marine from Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group 13, 13th MEU (Special Operations Capable), pushes a Manlift Vehicle onto a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in preparation for backload onto the USS TARAWA (LHA1) (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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OPERATION, EAST TIMOR Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc R More

A Republic of Korea Forces Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank unloads from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627, along with U. S. soldiers from Okinawa, Japan. The combined amphibious beach assault at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, is 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 (Not shown) 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tak San Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release St More

A Republic of Korea Forces Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank unloads from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627, along with U. S. Soldiers from Okinawa, Japan. The combined amphibious beach assault at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, is 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tak San Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release St More

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 prepares to land and unload Republic of Korea Forces, and cargo, along with U. S. soldiers from Okinawa, Japan. The combined amphibious beach assault took place at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tak San Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: 2LT Daniel E. Richards, USAF Releas More

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 prepares to land and unload Republic of Korea Forces and cargo, along with U. S. soldiers from Okinawa, Japan. The tank coming off the ramp of the LCU is a Korean made Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank with a 105mm M68 rifled tank gun. The combined amphibious beach assault at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, is 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 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 prepares to land and unload Republic of Korea Forces and cargo, along with U. S. sol More

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Essex (LHD 2) Landing Assault Ship, Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California and Australian soldiers move personnel and equipment onboard the LCU to go ashore during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S More

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Essex (LHD 2) Landing Assault Ship, Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California and Australian soldiers move personnel and equipment onboard the LCU to go ashore during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S More

An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and jump into the smaller assault boat to start the high-speed part of the simulated beach assault. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and jump into the smaller assault boat to start the high- More

Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after all the Egyptian Marines in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boats clear the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility). Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after all the Egyptian Marines in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflata More

After departing the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility), the Egyptian Marine Company in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boats prepare for a high-speed simulated assault on the beach. Marines and Naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: After departing the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility), the Egyptian Marine Company in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boa More

SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marines clear the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) ramp in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats. Members of American and Egyptian Armed Forces work e-by-e to simulate a Marine amphibious assault on the beach as part of BRIGHT STAR 01-02. 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marines clear the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) ramp in their RHI More

Egyptian Marines carry their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats to the sea where they will carry it onto a Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU). The LCU will take the Egyptian Marines apoximately two miles out to sea at which point the Marines begin a simulated amphibious attack. Marines and midshipman from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Marines carry their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats to the sea where they will carry it onto More

Beach MASTER James N. Alston, USN, monitors the days boarding procedures with the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 and others on the Egyptian beach. Marines and nav personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multination exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance region stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key lies, and our region partners. It prepares US Centr Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Beach MASTER James N. Alston, USN, monitors the days boarding procedures with the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 and others on More

Following the rank order, Navy SEAMAN David Barker is sent out to the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 to retrieve that all important aluminum foil for the Beach MASTER's Barbecue later that night. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in the sea and beach operations involved in this year's 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Following the rank order, Navy SEAMAN David Barker is sent out to the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1658 to retrieve that all impo More

Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats. The LCU will take the Egyptian Marines approximately two miles out to sea at which point the Marines begin a simulated amphibious attack on the beach as part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault bo More