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The Marine beach assault begins when divers deploy from the back of a CH-53E Sea Stallion
helicopter as an AH-1W Super Cobra gunship provides cover. 04-30-05 11:33am
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Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles prepare to take the beach. 04-30-05 11:38am
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A Super Cobra keeps a watchful eye from above. Also overhead were a pair of F/A-18 Hornets.
04-30-05 11:41am
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Sea Stallion departs the area. 04-30-05 11:43am
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LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushioned) patrols just offshore. 04-30-05 11:47am
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With the National Anthem playing in the background, a Golden Knight flies the colors.
04-30-05 12:01pm
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USAF Reserve F-16 "Makos" flyover. 04-30-05 12:02pm
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USAF F-15 "Eagle" flyover. 04-30-05 12:02pm
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USAF KC-135 Stratotanker flyover. 04-30-05 12:09pm
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Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle returning to the mothership. 04-30-05 12:12pm
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