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Amphibious assault vehicles land during a mock amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Freshwater Beach, Australia, July 18, 2011. About 14,000 U.S. personnel and 9,000 Australian personnel will participate in the exercise, designed in part to enhance stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The vehicles are assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

ASSAULT REHEARSAL

Amphibious assault vehicles land during a mock amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Freshwater Beach, Australia, July 18, 2011. About 14,000 U.S. personnel and 9,000 Australian personnel will participate in the exercise, designed in part to enhance stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The vehicles are assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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