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Gulf of Mexico (Sept. 3, 2005) -- U.S. Navy personnel assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), load a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) with equipment as they prepare to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast of the United States. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christian Knoell (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
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Photographer
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Caption Writer
NVNS staff
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LCAC
Other Visible Equipment
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Plane Number
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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