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Philippine Sea (March 8, 2006) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team gather around their armored amphibious vehicles in preparation to leave the beach on Iwo Jima and return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry, along with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are visiting Iwo Jima to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the famous battle. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller (RELEASED)

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