171101-N-UX013-118 WATERS OUTSIDE OKINAWA (Oct. 1, 2017) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Combat Assault Battalion, AAV Company, enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an annual exercise held between the Navy and Marine Corps to strengthen interoperability and increase naval integration and proficiencies in amphibious warfare. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released) Marines, Sailors train together during Blue Chromite 18 off the coast of Okinaw

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171101-N-UX013-118 WATERS OUTSIDE OKINAWA (Oct. 1, 2017) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Combat Assault Battalion, AAV Company, enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is an annual exercise held between the Navy and Marine Corps to strengthen interoperability and increase naval integration and proficiencies in amphibious warfare. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released) Marines, Sailors train together during Blue Chromite 18 off the coast of Okinawa by #PACOM

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