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U.S. Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to storm the beach from a landing craft utility during an amphibious assault demonstration conducted as part of Bright Star in Egypt Oct. 12, 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces.

ASSAULT EXERCISE

U.S. Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to storm the beach from a landing craft utility during an amphibious assault demonstration conducted as part of Bright Star in Egypt Oct. 12, 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces.

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