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Marines from Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group direct a French vehicle over an improved ribbon bridge Feb. 6, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The IRB was used to transport vehicles from one side of the waterway to the other. This event was part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012, an exercise that tested the Marine Corps' amphibious readiness. (Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

Eighteen armored assault vehicles wait to cross an improved ribbon bridge Feb. 6, 2012, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group set up the IRB to transport vehicles from one side of the waterway to the other. This event was part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012, an exercise that tested the Marine Corps' amphibious readiness. (Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

U.S. Marines from Charlie Co. 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a maritime preposition of force amphibious landing unique to the United States Marine Corps during exercise Cobra Gold 11, Jan. 23, 2011. The United States remains committed to supporting the war on terror as well as supporting the security and humanitarian interests of Thailand and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Nathaniel Henry/ Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicle

U.S. Marines from Charlie Co. 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark from U.S. Naval Ship 1st Lt Jack L. Lummus as part of a maritime preposition of force training evolution during exercise Cobra Gold 2011, U.S. Naval Ship 1st Lt Jack L. Lummus, Gulf of Thailand, Kingdom of Thailand Jan. 23, 2011. The evolution demonstrated the amphibious assault capabilities unique to the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alejandro Peña/Released)