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Caption:
At sea with USS Essex (LHD 2) Sep. 16, 2002 -- A Landing Craft Air
Cushioned (LCAC) from the Essex transports Marines from the 31st Marine
Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and their equipment to the beach for a
simulated non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO). This
semi-annual joint exercise between the Essex Amphibious Ready Group
(ARG) and the 31st MEU helps blend the capabilities and techniques of
the Navy/Marine Corps team into one cohesive force. They focus on
conducting amphibious operations in support of a wide range of
contingencies, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
efforts, to full-scale combat operations. U.S. Navy photo by
Journalist 3rd Class Wes Eplen. (RELEASED)
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