Keywords: US Navy 091012-N-3165S-114 A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 turns after exiting the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).jpg en MEDITERRANEAN SEA Oct 12 2009 A landing craft air cushion LCAC from Assault Craft Unit ACU 4 turns after exiting the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan LHD 5 to take Marines and equipment to the beach during an exercise Bright Star 2009 amphibious assault demonstration Bright Star is a biennial multinational exercise designed to improve readiness interoperability and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U S Egyptian and participating forces Bright Star is conducted by U S Central Command U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour/Released 2009-10-12 091012-N-3165S-114 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 77386 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour PD-USGov-Military-Navy Bright Star 2009 Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 LCAC-71 ship 1994 Watercraft in motion Assault Craft Unit 4 |