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White Beach, Okinawa (July 9, 2005) -- An Armored Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) enters the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is conducting Amphibious Specialty Training (AST) with a variety of amphibious craft to stay qualified for well deck operations. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 July 9, 2005
Photographer
 Journalist 2nd Class (SW) Brian P. Biller
Caption Writer
 LT  j.g. Chris Bishop, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LSD 49
Other Visible Equipment
 AAV
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 AAV entering the well deck, ship ballasted down