The vessels would allow the Marines to move small teams onto remote islands. Medium Landing Ship, or LSMs, can carry 200 Marines to shore.

The Japanese presented a tenacious, unrelenting foe to U.S. and Allied servicemen who battled with them during an island-hopping campaign across the Pacific. Images from that vicious campaign have ...

Island hopping – exploring multiple destinations in one vacation – is the pinnacle of travel experiences, particularly in the Caribbean. Nonstop aquatic activities, seafood delicacies, and a wealth of ...