190717-N-RI884-1081 CORAL SEA (July 17, 2019) Landing

190717-N-RI884-1081 CORAL SEA (July 17, 2019) Landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) 8 exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) transits off the coast of Northern Australia. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)