A Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 approaches the shore during the amphibious assault training portion of a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 2, 2016. During a MCCRE, Marines perform various events to determine the combat readiness of the unit. The amphibious assault training was the last event conducted during the week long exercise. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall) Seawater, sand and swiftness, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines execute amphibious assaults 160802-M-VA277-528

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