Caption:
SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2007) - A Republic of Korea tank exits a
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in preparation in support of Foal
Eagle 07. 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. The amphibious assault ship USS
Tortuga and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) are the Navy's
only forward deployed multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and is the
flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick (RELEASED)
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