Coming off a Landing Craft, Utility (LCU), Marines from the 1st Landing Support Battalion (LSB) (identified by red patch on trousers and helmet) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ ’97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations. (USN PHOTO BY PH1(NAC) STEPHEN BATIZ 970628-N-5121B-012)
