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A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to the 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Bravo Company prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during well deck certification trials in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 23, 2006. The Bataan is preparing for an upcoming deployment.

Amphibious Vehicle

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to the 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Bravo Company prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during well deck certification trials in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 23, 2006. The Bataan is preparing for an upcoming deployment.

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