Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 15, 2006) -- A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) makes
its way into the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS
Kearsarge (LHD 3) to offload equipment and supplies. Kearsarge is
participating in the multi-national exercise PANAMAX 2006. PANAMAX is a
joint training exercise lead by the United States and involves
personnel, aircraft and ships from Central and South American countries
as well as Caribbean nations. The exercise will reinforce the security
of the Panama Canal and train the multi-national force in a variety of
surface, air and mine counter-measures, as well as the detection,
monitoring and interdiction of vessels. U.S. Navy photo By Mass
Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED)
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