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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 31, 2005) - A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC)
prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo
Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and three other Hampton Roads-based amphibious
ships got underway today to head to areas off the Gulf Coast as part of
the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The four ships bring with them six
Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) that include amphibious construction
equipment, medical personnel and associated supplies to assist with the
relief effort. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance
operations led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in
conjunction with the Department of Defense. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua T. Rodriguez (RELEASED)
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