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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) - An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV)
waits for the signal to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan
(LHA 2) during an amphibious landing exercise. The AAV is an armored
assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries
troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and
surf zone. It also carries troops to inland objectives once ashore.
Saipan is at sea conducting training exercises for a scheduled
deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice
Erik K. Siegel (RELEASED)
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