0907235253W-160 QUEENDSLAND, Australia (July 23, 2009) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, transports Marines and vehicles from the beach to 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

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