050715-N-6616W-001 Coast of Albania (July 15, 2005) - The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) conducts amphibious operations with Landing Craft Utilities (LCU), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), and Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC), assigned to Beach Masters Unit Two (BMU-2), in the Adriatic Sea, as part of Adriatic Engagement 2005. The exercise is focused on developing the individual and collective combat proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understand and cooperation with NATO and regional allies. Nearly 1,500 Navy and Marine
050715-N-6616W-001 Coast of Albania (July 15, 2005) - The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) conducts amphibious operations with Landing Craft Utilities (LCU), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), and Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC), assigned to Beach Masters Unit Two (BMU-2), in the Adriatic Sea, as part of Adriatic Engagement 2005. The exercise is focused on developing the individual and collective combat proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understand and cooperation with NATO and regional allies. Nearly 1,500 Navy and Marine Corps personnel are participant in this year’s exercise. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber (RELEASED) US Navy 050715-N-6616W-001 The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) conducts amphibious operations with Landing Craft Utilities (LCU) and Light Amphibious Recovery Craft
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