050912-N-3293G-005 Mubarek Military City, Egypt (Sept. 12, 2005) – Marines from Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit disembark a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) in preparation for the upcoming amphibious assault landing demonstration in support of Bright Star Exercise 2005. The exercise is an important part of Central Command’s theater engagement strategy and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, strengthen the military and professional relationships among , Egyptian and participating


050912-N-3293G-005 Mubarek Military City, Egypt (Sept. 12, 2005) – Marines from Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit disembark a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) in preparation for the upcoming amphibious assault landing demonstration in support of Bright Star Exercise 2005. The exercise is an important part of Central Command’s theater engagement strategy and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, strengthen the military and professional relationships among , Egyptian and participating forces. The multinational exercise is held every two years. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Shannon Garcia (RELEASED) US Navy 050912-N-3293G-005 Marines from Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit disembark a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1)


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