HAT YAO, Thailand (Feb. 14, 2013) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returns to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) after the simulated beach assault portion of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The 31st MEU and Germantown are part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Cobra Gold is a co-sponsored multinational joint exercise designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and s


HAT YAO, Thailand (Feb. 14, 2013) An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returns to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) after the simulated beach assault portion of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The 31st MEU and Germantown are part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Cobra Gold is a co-sponsored multinational joint exercise designed to advance regional security by exercising a robust multinational force from nations sharing common goals and security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released) 130214-N-IY633-271 Join the conversation An AAV from the 31st MEU enters the ocean. (8489345074)


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