U.S. Navy - All Hands

Author: Mass Communication Specialist Third Class David Lee, All Hands Magazine

A man walking off an LCAC on the right. - Hover Graphic

The wind blows viciously as it sweeps across the open waters, but the sound of gum being popped out of the pack is a familiar feeling that Senior Chief Quartermaster Steve Schweizer will never forget, even after retirement. It’s something that he takes on every mission, a lucky charm that he’ll leave behind when he walks out of the Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) facility for the very last time.

A photo of an LCAC. - LCAC Craftmaster Specialized Connectors Graphic

LCAC Craftmasters

LCAC Craftmasters

Jan. 28, 2020

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At Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) learn to operate and man Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), the Navy’s combat ready craft fully capable of worldwide operational tasking. To accomplish that ACU-4 conducts training through simulators and live missions exercises to maintain all craft and equipment in the highest state of readiness.