A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) in preparation for the amphibious phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013 in the Gulf of Thailand June 8, 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness.
MC3 Amanda S. Kitchner
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