Marines strengthen amphibious capabilities during Exercise Dawn Blitz

An amphibious assault vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion convoys through Camp Pendleton's training area during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 30. During the exercise, 3rd AABn conducted a beach landing on Gold Beach and pushed inland in an attempt to get secure location. Dawn Blitz is the third in a series of exercises this year focusing on Marine expeditionary brigade level proficiency and readiness.

Amphibious assault vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct battlefield formations while convoying through Camp Pendleton's training area during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 30. During the exercise, 3rd AABn conducted a beach landing on Red Beach and pushed inland in an attempt to get secure location. Dawn Blitz is the third in a series of exercises this year focusing on Marine Expeditionary Brigade level proficiency and readiness.

Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion inspect their amphibious assault vehicle for operability after conducting an amphibious landing on Red Beach at Camp Pendleton during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 30. Dawn Blitz is the third in a series of exercises this year focusing on Marine expeditionary brigade level proficiency and readiness.

An amphibious assault vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion convoys through Camp Pendleton's training area during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 30. During the exercise, 3rd AABn conducted a beach landing on Red Beach and pushed inland in an attempt to get secure location. Dawn Blitz is the third in a series of exercises this year focusing on Marine Expeditionary Brigade level proficiency and readiness.