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Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Mar. 4, 2003) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is guided away from the pier by a tug boat as she deploys on her maiden voyage. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Hammond.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 March 4, 2003
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Hammond
Caption Writer
 Mr. C.J. Madden, Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 7
Other Visible Equipment
 Tugboat
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Norfolk, VA
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Not available