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Gulf of Mexico (Jan. 26, 2005) -- Gunnery Sgt. Eulogio Mangasar directs equipment from the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1663 into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). Saipan is on scheduled deployment to the U.S. Southern Command (NAVSO) area of responsibility in support of New Horizons, the humanitarian assistance efforts in Haiti. As part of New Horizons, U.S. forces will build schoolhouses, drill wells and provide medical attention to the people of Haiti. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Gary L. Johnson III (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
January 26, 2005
Photographer
Photographer's Mate Airman Gary L. Johnson III
Caption Writer
Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHA 2
Other Visible Equipment
LCU 1663
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Off-loading LCU 1663 inside well deck