Two LCM-8 mechanized landing craft head for shore to pick up Marine Corps vehicles and equipment that will be loaded aboard amphibious ships and transported to South Korea for use in the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90. The amphibious cargo ship USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-116) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Two LCM-8 mechanized landing craft head for shore to pick up Marine Corps vehicles and equipment that will be loaded aboard amphibious ships and transported to South Korea for use in the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90. The amphibious cargo ship USS ST. LOUIS (LKA-116) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Stock Photo

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