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A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle travels through the Pacific Ocean after departing the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) on June 27, 2005. Marines of the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion are going ashore at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, to conduct infantry and amphibious training.

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle travels through the Pacific Ocean.

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle travels through the Pacific Ocean after departing the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) on June 27, 2005. Marines of the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion are going ashore at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, to conduct infantry and amphibious training.

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