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Marines operate a group of amphibious combat vehicles on the ocean.

Oceanic Operators

Marines operate amphibious combat vehicles in formation as part of Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.2 off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2025. QUART is a joint training exercise that develops and sustains amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership.

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