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Caption:
Gulf of Mexico (Aug. 31, 2005) - The second of two Landing Craft Air
Cushion (LCACs) assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City,
Fla., loaded with water and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) approaches the
stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as part of
the disaster relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. Bataan is
participating in humanitarian assistance operations led by the
Department of Defense, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Bataan has been tasked to be the Maritime
Disaster Relief Coordinator for the NavyÕs role in the relief
efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Pedro A.
Rodriguez (RELEASED)
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