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Caption:

Norfolk, Va. (June 7, 2005) -- A Landing Craft Unit (LCU) used to transport Marines and equipment for various amphibious assault missions performs a stern gate “marriage” with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Robbie Stirrup (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 June 7, 2005
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate Airman Robbie Stirrup
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 1
Other Visible Equipment
 LCU
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Norfolk, VA
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Docked, Well deck stern gate open