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Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 31, 2005) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) sits pier side at her berth at Naval Station Norfolk. Iwo Jima and three other Hampton Roads-based amphibious ships will get underway today to head to areas off the Gulf Coast as part of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The four ships bring with them six Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) that include amphibious construction equipment, medical personnel and associated supplies to assist with the relief effort. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Gregory A. Roberts (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
August 31, 2005
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 1st Class Gregory A. Roberts
Caption Writer
LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy 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
Docked