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				 January 31, 2018 - Marines with 3rd Assault 
				Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive their Amphibious 
				Assault Vehicle to the USS Rushmore (LSD-47) to perform an 
				in-stream on-load during exercise Iron Fist 2018. Military 
				bilateral training like Iron Fist is vital for rapid 
				expeditionary response expected of the U.S. Navy and Marine 
				Corps globally. The exercise provides realistic, relevant 
				training necessary for effective combined military operations. (Image created by USA Patriotism! from 
				U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Teutsch)   
						
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