AAVs and ACVs at Camp Schwab Beach....pics by Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marines execute an amphibious landing with an Amphibious Combat Vehicle at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2024. While deployed, the ACV is certified to conduct a wide range of mission sets, including open water, protected water, and land-based operations. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart)