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Caption:
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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