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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
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Norfolk, VA
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Docked, dusk