A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) speeds toward Mayport Beach to disembark Marines and equipment during a Unitas Gold amphibious assault exercise.

MAYPORT BEACH, Fla. (Apr. 25, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) speeds toward Mayport Beach to disembark Marines and equipment during a Unitas Gold amphibious assault exercise. Maritime forces from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, U.S., and Uruguay are participating in UNITAS Gold, which provides the opportunity to conduct and integrate joint and combined land, maritime, coast guard and air operations in a realistic training environment. The exercise is taking place April 20-May 5 off the coast of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Keith A. Stevenson) File# 090425-M-9917S-192