050723-N-3557N-239 Persian Gulf (July 23, 2005) - Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) maneuver into position to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The AAV is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and surf zone. It also carries troops to inland objectives after ashore. Kearsarge and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a regularly scheduled deployment, and are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. Navy p
050723-N-3557N-239 Persian Gulf (July 23, 2005) - Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) maneuver into position to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The AAV is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and surf zone. It also carries troops to inland objectives after ashore. Kearsarge and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a regularly scheduled deployment, and are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED) US Navy 050723-N-3557N-239 Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) maneuver into position to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)
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