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A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 04, 2015) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are conducting a composite training unit exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hunter S. Harwell) File# 150804-N-RL456-004

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atlantic ocean 2015 assault ship uss kearsarge craft air cushion kearsarge amphibious ready group lcac lhd lhd 3 us navy uss kearsarge us navy ships amphibious assault ship landing craft air cushion high resolution ultra high resolution 26th marine expeditionary unit marine expeditionary unit air cushion landing craft lcac
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04/08/2015 - 04/08/2015
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ATLANTIC OCEAN
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label_outline Explore Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, Assault Ship Uss Kearsarge, Craft Air Cushion

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atlantic ocean 2015 assault ship uss kearsarge craft air cushion kearsarge amphibious ready group lcac lhd lhd 3 us navy uss kearsarge us navy ships amphibious assault ship landing craft air cushion high resolution ultra high resolution 26th marine expeditionary unit marine expeditionary unit air cushion landing craft lcac