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Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots [Image 1 of 5]

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.30.2012

Cpl. Geo Kakkar watches service members leap into the ocean during surf qualification off the coast of Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab Oct. 30. The qualification is required to guarantee the Marines are competent... View Image

Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots [Image 2 of 5]

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.30.2012

Marines return to shore after dropping service members 500 meters from the shore during a surf qualification off the coast of Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab Oct. 30. The qualification is required to guarantee... View Image

Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots [Image 3 of 5]

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.30.2012

Marines leap off an assault amphibious vehicle into the ocean during surf qualification off the coast of Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab Oct. 30. The qualification is required to guarantee the Marines are... View Image

Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots [Image 4 of 5]

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.30.2012

Marines leap off an assault amphibious vehicle into the ocean during surf qualification off the coast of Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab Oct. 30. “This training evolution enables the Marines to get back to their... View Image

Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots [Image 5 of 5]

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.30.2012

Marines wait with their assault amphibious vehicles during surf qualification off the coast of Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab Oct. 30. The qualification is required to guarantee the Marines are competent swimmers... View Image