11th Marine Expeditionary Unit members from the USS Makin Island are transported to shore via LCAC at Arta Plage, Djibouti

U.S. Marine Corps members with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, are transported to shore via Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), Dec. 7, 2016, at Arta Plage, Djibouti. A MEU is a quick response force, which consists of Sailors and Marines on standby for immediate crisis response across the globe.



By SSgt Penny Snoozy CJTF-HOA Djibouti Dec 09, 2016
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The LCAC permits crucial access for up to 75 tons worth of passengers and cargo to be transported from ship-to-shore.

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