CAMP PENDLETON, (Feb. 3, 2023) U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, practice vehicle recovery drills during a certification exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2023. The CERTEX was conducted in order to certify 3rd AA Bn. for ship-to-shore and vehicle recovery operations. ACV’s are currently authorized to conduct waterborne operations in open and protected waters, while surf zone transit testing is ongoing.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)