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Atlantic Ocean (Nov 28, 2006) -- A Sailor onboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) guides a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) into the well deck during LCAC operations. LCACs are one of the methods Wasp uses to send Marines and their supplies ashore.  Wasp is currently in transit to Philadelphia to provide support during the festivities surrounding the Army-Navy game.  U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katie Earley (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 November 28, 2006
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katie Earley
Caption Writer
 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katie Earley
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 1
Other Visible Equipment
 LCAC
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Inside well deck, looking out open stern gate doors, LCAC approaching