Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force salute for the National Anthem of the United States of America during the opening ceremony of Operation Iron Fist at Camp Pendleton, Monday, Jan. 23.
Camp Pendleton Marines have been hosting Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) as part of Iron Fist 2012 this month.
According to 1st Lt. Justin Smith, one of the sessions the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted was bilateral training on landing craft air cushions (LCAC) on Tuesday, Jan 24.
The LCAC is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft, capable of carrying a 60-75 ton payload. It is used to transport the weapons systems, equipment, cargo and personnel of the Marine Air-Ground task force from ship to shore.
The LCAC training has enabled the 15th MEU to...
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