SHOALWATER BAY (July 15, 2017) A Landing craft air cushion (LCAC), assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, flies through the water in support of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. The landing craft launched from Bonhomme Richard enabled movement of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) forces and equipment ashore in order for the MEU to complete mission objectives in tandem with Australia counterparts.

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