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Persian Gulf (July 23, 2005) -- An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) maneuver into position to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). 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 after ashore. Kearsarge and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on a regularly scheduled deployment, and are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sarah E. Ard (RELEASED)

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Service Branch
US Marine Corps
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AAV
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