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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 31, 2005) -- Boatswain's Mate Seaman Whitney Clark
directs a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) into 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 is an effort led
by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Christian Knoell (RELEASED)
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