The LCACs in line ready for action, these are the Navy's transport hover craft
The cadets learn about the LCACs engines and drive systems
That's a big propeller
The Public Affairs Officer for ACU-5 explains LCAC operations to the cadets.
Hi! I am cadet Emily Conley. We had so much fun today! We started our morning at 6:45 a.m. by going on a tour at Camp Pendelton to see the LCAC.(Landing Craft Air Cusion). The public affairs petty officer gave us inciteful information that was very interesting, and he was extremely enthusiastic. We actually got to enter the hover craft to see more about how it is made and how it operates. The cadets and myself also watched a movie that showed the LCAC in action, and we learned that it is capable to hover over any obstacle on land and sea. It weighs 213,000 pounds, and can hold up to 80 tons! This transport machine is really useful, and has been in use for about 20 years. After that, we returned to the barracks to relax until the San Diego Padres versus the San Fransisco Giants baseball game began. Overall, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will never forget.
It was hard to see our group in the sold out crowd?
The Padres were swinging for the fences and it paid off with a win
Cadets get a picture with the Friar, the Padres mascot during the game
The cadets get on the JUMBOTRON a record 3 times for their enthusiasm
Hey, I'm cadet Samantha Thurman. At the end of the day the cadets and I went to a San Diego Padres game vs. San Francisco Giants. The game started at 3:45 till 7:00. The cadets cheered for the Padres and got caught on the main screen. The cadets were more than overwelmed with how great the game was. The cadets were screaming "Lets Go Padres, Lets Go!". Some cadets got to take a picture with the Padres Mascot. They ended the game with a big chant to get the Padres in a winning attitude. The Padres won the game 7 to 2.
Check in with us tomorrow, we will be touring Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Gunny Smith
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