170713-N-YG104-004 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia (July 13, 2017) Seaman Courtney Lucarell, from Youngstown, Ohio, signals a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicle assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 2017. The LCAC, launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), enabled movement of 31st MEU forces and equipment ashore in order for the MEU to complete mission objectives in tandem with Australian counterparts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)