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U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, work with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) to assess and verify the Amphibious Combat Vehicle's ability to integrate with naval shipping as part of the vehicle’s developmental testing off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Marines of AVTB are currently testing the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle, which will replace the Amphibious Assault Vehicle. This was the first time Marines have operated the new vehicle while boarding and departing a ship. ((U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett Hohmann, director, Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch (AVTB), and Staff Sgt. Devin Glade, ramp chief, AVTB, explains the importance of the test branch and why it is vital to the Marine Corps, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 2019. The AVTB is the Marine Corps test center specializing in the testing, evaluation and development of present and future amphibious vehicle platforms. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Stephen Beard)