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POHANG, Republic of Korea (March 6, 2007) -- An Air Cushion Landing Craft prepares to enter the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navy's only forward deployed multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) operating from Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jhoan M. Montolio (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 March 6, 2007
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jhoan M. Montolio
Caption Writer
 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jhoan M. Montolio
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 2
Other Visible Equipment
 LCAC 81
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Inside the well deck looking out through open stern gate doors, LCAC 81 preparing to enter