Ukrainian military has claimed the destruction of two small Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea. (May 2) AP
Flying a $33 Million Hovercraft
Mineman Chief Petty Officer Philip Phillips pilots the Landing Craft Air Cushion, or LCAC, as it transports Marines and equipment from ship to shore. The LCACs are with Naval Beach Unit 7, USS Bonhomme Richard. The Marines are with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and are currently conducting Spring Patrol 2015.