050820-N-7415V-004 San Miguel, Philippines (Aug. 20, 2005) - Philippine Marines take up defensive positions after disembarking Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions (LCAC) during an amphibious assault training exercise as part of the Philippines phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2005. More than 150 Philippine Marines took part in the assault, which was launched from the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asian nations designed to enhance the interoperability of
050820-N-7415V-004 San Miguel, Philippines (Aug. 20, 2005) - Philippine Marines take up defensive positions after disembarking Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions (LCAC) during an amphibious assault training exercise as part of the Philippines phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2005. More than 150 Philippine Marines took part in the assault, which was launched from the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asian nations designed to enhance the interoperability of the respective sea services. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David Votroubek (RELEASED) US Navy 050820-N-7415V-004 Philippine Marines take up defensive positions after disembarking Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions (LCAC) during an amphibious assault training exercise
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