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Sailors prepare a vehicle for a simulated assault.

Hovercraft Preparation

Sailors prepare an air-cushioned hovercraft for embarkation during a simulated amphibious assault at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 12, 2019.

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Tags: lcacs, 1st marine division, red beach, 1st ceb, amphibious breach, navy, assault breacher vehicles
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez VIRIN: 190112-M-UH172-194.JPG

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