O.K. so you see me over there in the profile pic with my old C.O. Capt. Gifford . I was with Fox Co 2/25 4th Mar.Div back in the day ('82 - '88). While I have my own pics from amphib assaults, I figure that it would be better to present good pics of the whole process of an amphib assault. Kinda like a birds eye view from start to finish ("take the beach"). I present these images compliments of the Navy/USMC PR folks and press.
I hope these images give you a better understanding of what it means to be the "spearhead" or "Tip of the Spear"of the Corps. Just call this an informative post.
As for me..it's alot more than that...and I am sure that I speak for all who were in and are in today.
Semper Fi !
050622-N-1397H-004 Pacific Ocean (June 22, 2005) – U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion practice room-clearing techniques aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as part of Enhanced Marksmanship Program (EMP) training. Marines conduct EMP training to become proficient wartime fighters in urban combat situations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Prince A. Hughes III (RELEASED).
..and here are some views from inside the "Gator Fleet"....yeah...the Navy's view:
Ahh....free room and "Board"....or was it "Bored"....heh..
....I see that this is today's CORPS and is much more modern than twenty years ago...HOWEVER.....the amphib process is still the same and THAT hasn't changed...still exactly the same as back in my day. I know that the clock is ticking and I am eager to see the new advances to this age old way of amphib assault. Who knows what's in store for the next generation of MARINES ? ...just as long as they stay as sharp as the TIP OF THE SPEAR should be.
Semper Fi ! 
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