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The AAV: The U.S. Marines’ Amphibious Beast
For decades, the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) has been a cornerstone of the U.S. Marine Corps, transporting troops and cargo from ship to shore. With its 29-ton combat weight, armored ...
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Camp Pendleton Marines take new amphibious vehicle on first deployment after early training issues
For two years, 1st Lt. Kenon Morgan trained his crew for the launch of the Marine Corps’ newest armored vehicle on its first overseas deployment. Now aboard the USS Harpers Ferry, the 27-year ...
Here's how Aiken workers will help build Marine Corps combat vehicles
The Department of Defense will pay over $188 million to BAE Systems for 30 more Amphibious Combat Vehicles. 15% of the work ...