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U.S. Marines take tactical positions during an amphibious beach assault demonstration during Exercise Bright Star 2009, Alexandria, Egypt, Oct. 12, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces.

BEACH ASSAULT

U.S. Marines take tactical positions during an amphibious beach assault demonstration during Exercise Bright Star 2009, Alexandria, Egypt, Oct. 12, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces.

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