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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) - Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV)
speed through the water after exiting the well deck of the amphibious
assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during amphibious landing drills. 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
Gary L. Johnson III (RELEASED)
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