Marines wait to board a Landing Craft Air Cushion to
Marines wait to board a Landing Craft Air Cushion to transport to the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The Marines prepared to start a week-long Marine Corps Combat Readiness Eva... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles set a defense as the remaining
Amphibious Assault Vehicles set a defense as the remaining AAV-7s assault the beach on Camp Pendleton Feb. 25, 2016. The exercise evaluated the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Batta... More
A crew member aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion directs
A crew member aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion directs a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle driver into position at Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. The vehicles were transported to the USS Essex (LHD 2)... More
An Assault Amphibious Vehicle prepares to launch from
An Assault Amphibious Vehicle prepares to launch from the USS Essex (LHD 2) to the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 24, 2016. The launch marked the start of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion’s, Marine Corp... More
Marines conduct maintenance on Amphibious Assault Vehicles
Marines conduct maintenance on Amphibious Assault Vehicles during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 24, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assault Amphibian B... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jeremiah Wilcox instructs Amphibious Assault
Gunnery Sgt. Jeremiah Wilcox instructs Amphibious Assault Vehicle crew members on the limitations, capabilities and refuel procedures of ground vehicles from aircraft Feb. 25, 2016. The class was held during th... More
Marines refuel an Amphibious Assault Vehicle from a
Marines refuel an Amphibious Assault Vehicle from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assa... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after
Amphibious Assault Vehicles assault the beach after launching from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Comp... More
Lance Cpl. Faris Abbassi, right, communicates with
Lance Cpl. Faris Abbassi, right, communicates with his driver after embarking on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Marines conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator breaks through
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle operator breaks through the waves as he pilots toward the beaches of Camp Pendleton Feb. 24, 2016. Marines began their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, which tested the re... More
A well deck crew member aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2)
A well deck crew member aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) waits to guide High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles off a Landing Craft Air Cushion to the cargo hull of the ship near Camp Pendleton Feb. 22, 2016. T... More
Assault Amphibious Vehicles break through the fog to
Assault Amphibious Vehicles break through the fog to arrive at the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. The beach assault was part of the Marine Corps Combat Readine... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman scans the area
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman scans the area for enemy activity during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 25, 2016. The MCCRE evaluates the readiness of the Marines of Company A, 3rd Assaul... More
An Assault Amphibious Vehicle embarks on the USS Essex
An Assault Amphibious Vehicle embarks on the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the shore of Camp Pendleton Feb. 23, 2016. Once aboard the ship, the AAV-7s staged for the start of a Marine Corps Readiness Evaluation, which... More
A Marine removes a heavily armored engine cover from
A Marine removes a heavily armored engine cover from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle in order to conduct maintenance on the engine during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Feb. 24, 2016. The MCCRE evalua... More