Marines aboard an Assault Amphibian Vehicle venture through waves and
polluted water through the devastated neighborhoods around New Orleans
looking for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The Marines of 4th
Assault Amphibian Battalion along with 1st Battalion 8th Marines have
been conducting search and rescue missions throughout the New Orleans
area. Joint Task Force Katrina is a multi-service support effort
to assist victims of hurricane Katrina.
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