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Caption:
Hawaii (July 10, 2006) -- The fleet ocean tug USNS Navajo (T-ATF 169)
tows the amphibious assault ship Belleau Wood (LHA 3) out to open
waters for an upcoming SINK-EX as part of exercise Rim of the Pacific
2006 (RIMPAC). Belleau Wood will become an artificial reef near Hawaii.
Eight nations are participating in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial
maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings
together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan,
the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca J. Moat
(RELEASED)
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