One of a long line of U.S. Marine Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit comes ashore at Port Ploce, Croatia, on March 24, 1998. Assigned to the Strategic Reserve Force of the Stabilization Force, the Marines are taking part in Exercise Dynamic Response 98, a training exercise designed to familiarize the reserve forces with the territory and their operational capabilities within this region.