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Caption:
Coast of Albania (July 15, 2005) -- The amphibious assault ship USS
Saipan (LHA 2) conducts amphibious operations with Landing Craft
Utilities (LCU), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), and Light
Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC), assigned to Beach Masters Unit Two
(BMU-2), in the Adriatic Sea, as part of Adriatic Engagement 2005. The
exercise is focused on developing the individual and collective combat
proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting
friendship, mutual understand and cooperation with NATO and regional
allies. Nearly 1,500 Navy and Marine Corps personnel are participant in
this year’s exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd
Class Steven J. Weber (RELEASED)
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