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Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 15, 2006) -- Tugboats assist the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk. Saipan is departing on a six-month surge deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin K. Thomas (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 August 15, 2006
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin K. Thomas
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHA 2
Other Visible Equipment
 Tugboat
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Norfolk, VA
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Manning the rails