amphibious

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The three warships are part of the San Diego-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The forces being dispatched are able to conduct air attacks, sea-based amphibious assaults and special operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

US media reported that the Pentagon has dispatched the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and around 2,500 Marines to the region.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

US media reports that amphibious ships carrying up to 5,000 Marines and sailors are now being sent to the Gulf, adding to that speculation.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Probably come in here with amphibious planes, small bushplanes with floats that could land right here on the lake and pick him up and take him home.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen