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Gulf of Aden (Aug. 29, 2006) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) underway. Amphibious Assault Ships project power and maintain presence by serving as the cornerstone of the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Ships like Iwo Jima transport and land elements of the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) with a combination of aircraft and landing craft. Iwo Jima recently deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., beginning a regularly scheduled six-month deployed in support of maritime patrol operations and the global war on terrorism.  U.S. Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
August 29, 2006
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark
Caption Writer
Christopher Madden, 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
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available