ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the shore for an amphibious beach assault demonstration near Alexandria, Egypt during Exercise Bright Star 2009, as two CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters fly overhead. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. The biennial exercise is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak/Released)