Military Glossary
Marines provide security for an amphibious landing in Okinawa, Japan.
Marines from a Battalion Landing Team (BLT) provide security for landing craft during a ship-to-shore movement on Okinawa, Japan. The BLT is part of a Marine Expeditionary Unit, which unites air, ground and logistics elements under one command.
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