161030-M-NV775-008 AICHI, Japan (Oct. 30, 2016) Sailors with Naval Beach Group 7 demonstrate the capabilities of the landing craft air cushion (LCAC) during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Cameraman Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/Released)