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Caption:

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 7, 2007) - A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) while conducting amphibious operations. Tortuga and Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with he 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are currently conducting the first phase of annual spring patrols. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 March 7, 2007
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LSD 46
Other Visible Equipment
 LCU
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Stern gate doors opening