170808-N-XK809-050 CORAL SEA (Aug. 8, 2017) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of Amphibious Integration Training (AIT). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is participating in AIT with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to increase joint capability to respond to a number of potential contingencies. AIT, taking place off the coast of and within Australia's Shoalwater Bay Training Area, will test the MEU's ability to conduct all of its core missions such as stability operations, non-combatant evacuation and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)
Date Taken: | 08.08.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.08.2017 20:12 |
Photo ID: | 3651029 |
VIRIN: | 170808-N-XK809-050 |
Resolution: | 2928x1952 |
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Location: | CORAL SEA |
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