Marines prepare to launch their Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the hull of the USS Germantown (LSD 42) Nov. 2 during exercise Blue Chromite 15. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. The Marines are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor J. Larson/Released) AAVs launch from USS Germantown during Blue Chromite 141102-M-MS007-357

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