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AAVs Unload in Stephenville, Newfoundland.

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An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the USS Nassau advances onto Green Beach during a mock invasion in Stephenville, Newfoundland. The maritime combined operational training exercise Unified Spirit '98 includes forces from Canada, Denmark, the United Kingdom, France, the United States , and other NATO nations. The exercise provides effective, realistic training to improve the skills they might employ during a NATO led peacekeeping support operation. DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy A. Pope. (Released)

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Two AAVs lurk at Onslow Beach.

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The crews of two U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles wait for orders after emerging from the surf onto Onslow Beach during amphibious training conducted by 1st Battalion, 6th Marines at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Feb. 9, 1999. DoD photo by Sgt. Thomas W. Farrar Jr., U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

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Row of AAVs at Onslow Beach.

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04/04/05 - Assault Amphibian Vehicles await the order to splash into the water as part of the Amphibious Specialty Training (AST) at Onslow Beach aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., on April 4, 2005. The exercise gives Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit their first taste of ship life and how to properly embark personnel, cargo, and vehicles aboard a ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matt Preston) (Released)

Puny Humvees among Amphibious Assault Vehicles.

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A lone U.S. Marine uses the hood of a Humvee as a desk as he works in a well deck crowded with assault amphibious vehicles aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) as the ship steams in the Gulf of Oman on April 22, 2005. Rushmore, an amphibious dock landing ship, is currently on her way home after supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Ansarov, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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Marines guard their Amphibious Assault Vehicle following a mechanized raid.

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U.S. Marines guard their Amphibious Assault Vehicle following a mechanized raid during exercise Rim of the Pacific '04 on the Hawaiian Islands, on July 18, 2004. Exercise Rim of the Pacific '04 is an international maritime exercise designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating Pacific Rim nations including participants from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st class Jane West, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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A Marine Assault Amphibious Vehicle comes ashore at Port Ploce, Croatia.

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One of a long line of U.S. Marine Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit comes ashore at Port Ploce, Croatia, on March 24, 1998. Assigned to the Strategic Reserve Force of the Stabilization Force, the Marines are taking part in Exercise Dynamic Response 98, a training exercise designed to familiarize the reserve forces with the territory and their operational capabilities within this region. DoD photo by Chief Petty Officer Steve Briggs, U.S. Navy.

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AAV's create waves of dust at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.

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Assault Amphibious Vehicles create waves of dust as they return from the field at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., during Combined Arms Exercise 5-97, on May 17, 1997. The Marine Air Ground Task Force exercise is allowing these Marines of the 2nd AAV Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C., to practice their desert warfare. DoD photo by Sgt. B.E. VanCise, U.S. Marine Corps.

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Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle prepares to enter the USS La Moure County.

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A U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle from Delta Company, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares to enter the well deck of the USS La Moure County (LST 1194), during Combined Joint Task Force Exercise '96, on May 5, 1996. More than 53,000 military service members from the United States and the United Kingdom are participating in Combined Joint Task Force Exercise 96 on military installations in the Southeastern United States and in waters along the Eastern seaboard. DoD photo by Cpl. A. Olguin, U.S. Marine Corps.

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U.S. Marines race through the sand of Kauai, Hawaii, during RIMPAC '96.

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U.S. Marines race through the sand of Kauai, Hawaii, to establish a strategic position following an amphibious landing in Amphibious Assault Vehicles on June 15, 1996, during RIMPAC '96. The amphibious assault at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Hawaii, is being conducted by 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and involves Navy and Marine air, ground and sea forces for training as a combined amphibious assault force. More than 44 ships, 200 aircraft and 30,000 soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and Coast Guardsmen are involved in the exercise. The purpose of RIMPAC '96 is to improve coordination and interoperability of combined and joint forces in maritime tactical and theater operations. Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. are participating in the exercise. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffrey S. Viano, U.S. Navy.

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Amphibious Assault Vehicle maneuvers on the beach during RIMPAC '96.

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A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle maneuvers on the beach during an amphibious landing on June 15, 1996, as part of RIMPAC '96. The amphibious assault at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Hawaii, is being conducted by 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and involves Navy and Marine air, ground and sea forces for training as a combined amphibious assault force. More than 44 ships, 200 aircraft and 30,000 soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and Coast Guardsmen are involved in the exercise. The purpose of RIMPAC '96 is to improve coordination and interoperability of combined and joint forces in maritime tactical and theater operations. Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. are participating in the exercise. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffrey S. Viano, U.S. Navy.

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Amphibious assault vehicles approach the heavily obstructed Red Beach.

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A wave of amphibious assault vehicles approach the heavily obstructed Red Beach at Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Exercise Kernel Blitz 97, on June 28, 1997. Kernel Blitz 97 is a major amphibious exercise taking place in Southern California and waters offshore. More than 12,000 sailors, Marines, soldiers, guardsmen and airmen are involved in the exercise which is designed to test the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to project combat power ashore. DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Sylvia Rios, U.S. Marine Corps.

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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle speeds towards the enemy at Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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An Amphibious Assault Vehicle belonging to Delta Company, 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion speeds towards the enemy during an assault by Marines of Kilo Company at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on May 13, 1996, as part of Combined Joint Task Force Exercise '96. More than 53,000 military service members from the United States and the United Kingdom are participating in Combined Joint Task Force Exercise '96 on military installations in the Southeastern United States and in waters along the Eastern seaboard. DoD photo by Cpl. A. Olguin, U.S. Marine Corps.

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AAVP7A1 preparing to embark LST USS Harlon County, somewhere off coast off West Africa.  Note that the AAV's turret has been de-fanged for the exercise.  Crewchief Lcpl H.K. Neer.   Submitted to Defenselink by Harold Neer.

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