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Caption:
Central Command Area of Responsibly (Dec. 14, 2003) -- A Marine from
the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) Tank Platoon BLT 1/1
stationed at Twentynine Palms, Calif., directs an M1-A1 Abrams tank
during a training exercise. 13th MEU is assigned to USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1). An ESG constitutes a new
naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added
firepower and operational capabilities. ESG-1 is currently deployed to
the Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility in support of
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 1st Class Ted Banks. (RELEASED)
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