{"id":28310,"date":"2021-08-24T13:42:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2021\/08\/24\/fly-it-shoot-it-sink-it-float-it-home-see-marines-sink-navy-ship-with-new-missile-system\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T21:04:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T21:04:05","slug":"fly-it-shoot-it-sink-it-float-it-home-see-marines-sink-navy-ship-with-new-missile-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/news\/your-marine-corps\/2021\/08\/24\/fly-it-shoot-it-sink-it-float-it-home-see-marines-sink-navy-ship-with-new-missile-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly it, shoot it, sink it, float it home: See Marines sink Navy ship with new missile"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-smg-jwplayer-video\"><atype-video-jwplayer nostick=\"true\" playlisturl=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/playlists\/fCzRqMW8?tags=2c377bee-9b0a-498f-ba01-e9ddd8df7f79\" poster=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/video-poster-2c377bee-9b0a-498f-ba01-e9ddd8df7f79.jpg\" aspectratio=\"16 \/ 9\" mute autostart=\"false\"><\/atype-video-jwplayer><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U.S. joint forces coordinated multi-domain, multi-platform, long-range maritime strikes on the decommissioned guided-missile frigate Ingraham near Hawaii.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A combo of Marines loaded, offloaded, targeted and fired two Naval strike missiles at a decommissioned Navy ship\u2019s hull during one of the largest exercises of its kind since World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like they\u2019ll have to do if called upon to strike Chinese military ships from the land in contested areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/news\/your-marine-corps\/2021\/08\/18\/these-marines-will-spend-the-next-2-years-testing-the-corps-new-ship-sinking-missile\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">These Marines will spend 2 years testing the Corps\u2019 new ship-sinking missile<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">The missiles traveled \u201cin excess of 100 nautical miles.\u201d And not in a straight line, either.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4286\" height=\"3061\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg 4286w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg?resize=768,548 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1450.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4286px) 100vw, 4286px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After striking a naval target ship with two Naval Strike Missiles on Aug. 15, 2021, Marines with 1st BN, 12th Marine Regiment rehearsed tactical displacement and relocation. A key component of the Marine Corps\u2019 Force Design 2030, expeditionary advanced base operations include low-signature, dispersed teams of Marines holding a potential adversary\u2019s ships at risk from long-range precision strike weapons, providing sea control and contributing to sea denial in support of the Fleet. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4413\" height=\"3152\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg 4413w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1421.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4413px) 100vw, 4413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artillery Marines from 1st Battalion, 12th Marines provide security as a Marine KC-130J loadmaster deploys a Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2021. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4570\" height=\"3264\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg 4570w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1500.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4570px) 100vw, 4570px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marine Pfc. Guerby Destine, 22, number two cannon cocker with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines and a Westbury, N.Y., native, drives a Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2021.(Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2108\" height=\"1506\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg 2108w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,732 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1475.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2108px) 100vw, 2108px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artillery Marines from 1st Battalion, 12th Marines provide security as a Marine KC-130J loadmaster deploys a Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2021. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NMESIS-fire-Hawaii-August-2021.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Naval Strike Missile streaks out to sea before striking a naval target ship, Aug. 15, 2021, aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii. The missile flew more than 100 nautical miles before finding its mark. (Lance Cpl. Dillon Buck\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5417\" height=\"3650\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg 5417w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg?resize=300,202 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg?resize=768,517 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,690 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1035 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-N-UV609-1138.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1380 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5417px) 100vw, 5417px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">U.S. joint forces conduct a coordinated multi-domain, multi-axis, long-range maritime strikes in the Hawaiian Islands Operating Area during a sinking exercise on the decommissioned guided-missile frigate ex-USS Ingraham (FFG 61), Aug. 15, 2021. (MC1 David Mora Jr.\/U.S. Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1249.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher vehicle deploys into position aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3932\" height=\"2809\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg 3932w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg?resize=1024,732 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-531.jpg_d73802.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3932px) 100vw, 3932px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher deploys into position aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021. (Maj. Nick Mannweiler\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4014\" height=\"2867\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg 4014w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1104.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4014px) 100vw, 4014px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher, a command and control vehicle and a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle are transported by a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion from Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, out to U.S.S. San Diego, Aug. 16, 2021. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4115\" height=\"2939\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg 4115w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1232.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4115px) 100vw, 4115px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An artillery Marine from 1st Battalion, 12th Marines maneuvers a Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher across the beach aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3787\" height=\"2705\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg 3787w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-LC313-1226.jpg_1104f1.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3787px) 100vw, 3787px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artillery Marines from 1st Battalion, 12th Marines escort a Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher vehicle ashore aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021. The Marines of 1\/12 struck a naval target ship Aug. 15, 2021, with two Naval Strike Missiles, which flew 100 nautical miles away before finding their mark. (Cpl. Luke Cohen\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210816-M-ZJ571-056.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1536 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher, a command and control vehicle and a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle are prepared for movement out to U.S.S. San Diego aboard a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion from Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021. (Maj. Nick Mannweiler\/Marine Corps)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210815-M-LC313-1079.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher, a command and control vehicle and a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle are transported by a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion from Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, out to U.S.S. San Diego, Aug. 16, 2021. (Cpl. 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