(U.S. Naval Forces Central Command) The Israel Defense Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command began a bilateral, three-week amphibious exercise in Eilat, Israel, on Nov. 1. The exercise includes military operations in urban terrain, infantry live-fire training, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire and rapid maneuvering training, as well as professional exchanges on topics including engineering, medical and explosive ordinance disposal. Participating U.S. forces include 500 personnel from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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