Amphibious Assault Vehicle

An armored assault vehicle assigned to Combat Assault Company (CAC), 3rd Marine Regiment, transports Indonesian Marines from the Royal Australian Navy Ship HMAS Tobruk (LSH 50) to shore for a beach assault exercise at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands as part of this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 exercise. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Honnick)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Armored assault vehicles assigned to Combat Assault Company (CAC), 3rd Marine Regiment, perform maneuvers during a demonstration at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands as part of this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 exercise. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Honnick

K1

A Republic of Korea tank exits a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in preparation in support of Foal Eagle 07. Foal Eagle is an annually scheduled exercise involving forces from the U.S. and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to improve combat readiness through interoperability. The amphibious assault ship USS Tortuga and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) are the Navy's only forward deployed multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 use a light amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) to check beach conditions for the improved navy lighterage system during exercise Brilliant Tern. Brilliant Tern was conducted by Military Sealift Command ships using real world scenarios in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Sheard/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 use a light amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) to check beach conditions for the improved navy lighterage system during exercise Brilliant Tern. Brilliant Tern was conducted by Military Sealift Command ships using real world scenarios in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Sheard/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 aboard Warping Tug 03 stand by to give a towing line to Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 aboard the lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian P. Caracci/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vessel assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 heads out to sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian P. Caracci/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vehicle assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, from Naval Amphibious Little Creek, Va., emerges from the surf on Onslow Beach, N.C. during Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) operations. JLOTS is a joint operation that consists of loading /unloading of ships without fixed port facilities, in friendly or non-defended territory. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel A. Taylor/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

The logistic support vessel Gen. Frank S. Besson (LSV 1) and a lighter amphibious resupply cargo vehicle (LARC) assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, from Naval Amphibious Little Creek, Va., participate in Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) operations. JLOTS is a joint operation that consists of loading/unloading of ships without fixed port facilities, in friendly or non-defended territory. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Hall/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply craft (LARC-V) drives through the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during the ship's amphibious warfare certification. This is the first time a LARC-V has entered the ship's well deck. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Ashleigh Teitel)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 launch a lighter amphibious resupply cargo craft during a training evolution. BMU-1 is deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1 launch a lighter amphibious resupply cargo craft during a training evolution. BMU-1 is deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew A. Hepburn/Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2 maneuver a lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) during amphibious operations with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker /Released)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vessel (LARC) checks the water level prior to disembarking members of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) assigned to the “Surf Riders “ of Assault Craft Unit ONE (ACU-1). ACU-1 is attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), who are all participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Paula J Sato)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vehicle (LARC-V) exits the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) during amphibious operations as part of Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) FY07 in the Republic of Philippines. Juneau, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is currently conducting a number of amphibious operations in support of the exercise and working closely with the Philippine Navy for bilateral training. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Sarah Thomas)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) vehicle makes its way into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is currently underway on her fall patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A lighter amphibious resupply cargo (LARC) brings equipment to help clear some of the rubble in areas affected by the December 26, 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. More than 18,000 Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers and Coast Guardsmen with Combined Support Force Five Three Six (CSF-536), working with international militaries and non-governmental organizations to aid the affected people of Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia after the tsunami devastated the region. A Combined Support Force of host nations, civilian aid organizations and U.S. Department of Defense work to provide humanitarian assistance in support Operation Unified Assistance, the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Katrina Beeler)

Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo

A Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle assigned to the “Surf Riders” of Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) hits the beach during amphibious assault training in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy)

Bushmaster

Thales demonstration of Bushmaster variant with a target ranger and live camera on a telescopic stand. Marketing demonstration by Thales to the Australian Army * Vehicle Variant: Bushmaster Commanders Vehicle (IMCV) – straight off the production line less AUSCAM paint and a few extra pieces of kit Equipment: * KLYMAR HDR 400 PAN TILT HEAD with OPTRONICS payload consisting of: - THALES SOPHIE MF thermal imager - THALES Laser Range Finder - KYLMAR Day camera * Stiletto Mast from company Will-Burt. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Bushmaster

Thales demonstration of Bushmaster variant with a target ranger and live camera on a telescopic stand. Marketing demonstration by Thales to the Australian Army * Vehicle Variant: Bushmaster Commanders Vehicle (IMCV) – straight off the production line less AUSCAM paint and a few extra pieces of kit Equipment: * KLYMAR HDR 400 PAN TILT HEAD with OPTRONICS payload consisting of: - THALES SOPHIE MF thermal imager - THALES Laser Range Finder - KYLMAR Day camera * Stiletto Mast from company Will-Burt . (Photo: Australia DoD)

M113

An Australian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier patrols around the Gleno area. (Photographer- LAC Rodney Welch)

M113

An Australian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier patrols around the Gleno area. (Photographer- LAC Rodney Welch)

K1

Soldiers of the Republic of Korea maneuver their K1 A1 Main Battle tank across a river in South Korea with U.S. Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry, providing security Feb. 5 during an joint exercise. (Photo Credit: Spc. Christen Best)

K1

Republic of Korea Soldiers in a K1 A1 Main Battle Tank conduct a river crossing and are followed by Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry in an exercise conducted Feb. 5th in South Korea. (Photo Credit: Spc. Christen Best)

VAB

A French Marine VAB takes the beach during a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) exercise held on the western coast of Scotland. The VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde) is a front-line tactical armoured vehicle that can be fitted with a selection of weapon systems including a 12.7 mm or 25 mm Dragar turret, an anti-tank missile launcher turret or a variety of mortar systems. The event is part of Exercise Northern Light 03, which includes military personnel from 12 NATO nations, and is held every four years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert M Schalk)