Last Marine AAV Final Exercise
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The last operational Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) were used in a final field exercise by a Reserve unit in Europe. This exercise comes eight months after the AAVs were decommissioned from active-duty units. The AAVs have been phased out as the Marine Corps modernizes its forces.
Why it matters
The retirement of the AAV marks a significant milestone in the Marine Corps' modernization efforts, as it transitions to new technologies and platforms. This change reflects the Corps' shift towards more advanced and capable systems.
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