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Caption:
NEW ORLEANS, La. (March 5, 2007) -- Pre-Commissioning Unit New Orleans
(LPD 18) transits down the Mississippi River toward her namesake city.
The ship will be commissioned in a ceremony March 10, 2007. Throughout
the week, Sailors and Marines will provide New Orleans residents and
visitors with a unique look at the second San Antonio-class ship. The
San Antonio-class will functionally replace over 41 ships (LPD 4, LSD
36, LKA 113 and LST 1179 classes of amphibious ships) providing the
Navy and Marine Corps with modern sea-based platforms. U.S. Navy photo
(RELEASED)
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