Amphibious Assault Vehicles, launched from the USS Rushmore, demonstrated amphibious landings as part of the Pacific Fleet’s joint sea-basing exercise, Culebra Koa 15, May 19, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows. Observed by local-based military and representatives from 22 countries within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the landing was made in conjunction with the inaugural Marine Corps Forces Pacific-hosted Pacific Command Amphibious Leaders Symposium. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas/Released) PALS-15 unites Pacific 150519-M-SB674-873

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