26 Tons

From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli. Their amphibious nature allows Marines to take any shore they set their sights on. But, for Marines to get from the ship to shore, they need transport. That's where the amphibious assault Marines come in. They take a vehicle the size and weight of a tank; fill it with weapons, ammunition and Marines; drop it in the water and head to shore. How's that for amphibious?

Featuring:
Sgt. Garrett Baresel — " It's 26 tons going into the water and 26 tons isn't supposed to float."

Assignment:
1833 (Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewmember)
Location:
Camp Pendleton, Calif.

More like this:
http://www.marines.mil/News/VideoEssayPieceoftheCorps.aspx

Life one the 7 Seas:
http://marines.dodlive.mil/2011/12/13/from-the-sands-of-iwo-jima-to-life-on-the-seven-seas

Marines Remain Amphibious:
http://marines.dodlive.mil/2011/01/09/despite-budget-cuts-marines-remain-amphibious

Produced by
Sgt. Andrew Milner
Sgt. Aaron Hostutler
Pfc. John Tucker

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