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Caption:
Persian Gulf (July 23, 2005) - Amphibious Assault Vehicles (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
Christopher Newsome (RELEASED)
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