At the Beach A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 and deployed from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, hits the beach during the final amphibious landing of Amphibious Exercise 06, in the Philippines, Oct. 29, 2005. The annual exercise improves interoperability, increases readiness and continues professional relationships between the United States and the Philippines. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.11 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 126700-A-CKH89-037.jpg Photo Gallery