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Caption:

POHANG, Republic of Korea (March 23, 2007) -- Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 anchors near amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to allow landing craft air cushion (LCACs) to enter Essex during an onload of marines from the Republic of Korea in preparation for Foal Eagle 2007. Foal Eagle is an annually scheduled exercise involving forces from the U.S. and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to improve combat readiness through interoperability.  U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Lantron (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
March 23, 2007
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Lantron
Caption Writer
LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 2
Other Visible Equipment
LCU 1631
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Dusk