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Philippine Sea (March 8, 2006) -- U.S. Marine Corps armored amphibious vehicles from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team leave the beach of Iwo Jima to return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry, along with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are visiting Iwo Jima to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the famous battle. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 March 8, 2006
Photographer
 Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, 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
 Not available