090715-N-5253W-063 QUEENSLAND, Australia (July 15, 2009) Seaman Nyja Allen, a native of New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, Detachment Western Pacific, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Detachment Western Pacific, as it transports Marines and vehicles ashore during a mock amphibious assault. BMU-1, ACU-5 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is participating in Talisman Saber 2009, a joint exercise between the and the Australian Defense Force that in
090715-N-5253W-063 QUEENSLAND, Australia (July 15, 2009) Seaman Nyja Allen, a native of New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, Detachment Western Pacific, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Detachment Western Pacific, as it transports Marines and vehicles ashore during a mock amphibious assault. BMU-1, ACU-5 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is participating in Talisman Saber 2009, a joint exercise between the and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 and 10,000 Australian personnel. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel S. Weber/Released) US Navy 090715-N-5253W-063 Seaman Nyja Allen, a native of New York assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, Detachment Western Pacific, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8
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