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090723-N-5253W-047 QUEENDSLAND, Australia (July 23, 2009) Seaman Nyja Allen, from New York assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, as it returns to the sea with a load of Marines and vehicles. BMU-1, ACU-5 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). ). Essex is participating in Talisman Saber 09, a biennial, combined exercise designed to train Australian and forces in planning and conducting combined operations. ( Navy photo
090723-N-5253W-047 QUEENDSLAND, Australia (July 23, 2009) Seaman Nyja Allen, from New York assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, as it returns to the sea with a load of Marines and vehicles. BMU-1, ACU-5 and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). ). Essex is participating in Talisman Saber 09, a biennial, combined exercise designed to train Australian and forces in planning and conducting combined operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel S. Weber/Released) US Navy 090723-N-5253W-047 Seaman Nyja Allen, from New York assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, directs Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 21
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