170714-N-ZL062-086 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2017) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, offloads Marine equipment on a beach during Talisman Saber 17. LCAC-9 was launched from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and enabled movement of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) forces and equipment ashore in order for the MEU to complete mission objectives in tandem with Australia counterparts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)