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NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, Israel (March 15, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 2/6), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Israeli Defense Force soldiers with 35th Airborne Brigade, 98th Paratroopers Division participate in Juniper Cobra 18 in the National Training Center, Israel, March 8-15, 2018. The 26th MEU is participating in the bilateral exercise Juniper Cobra 18 with the Israeli Defense Forces to improve interoperability, and increase capabilities across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Adam D. Edwards/Released)

Amphibious warships are designed to support the Marine Corps in Operational Maneuver from the Sea and Ship to Objective. They must be capable of sailing in harm's way and enable rapid combat power buildup in the face of opposition.