Caption:
San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines (Aug. 18, 2006) - Philippine Marines
debark landing craft air cushion Five Seven (LCAC 57) from Assault
Craft Unit 5 during an exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and
Training (CARAT) amphibious assault from dock landing ship USS Tortuga
(LSD 46). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training
exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations
designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness
of the participating forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman (RELEASED)
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