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Gulf of Mexico (Aug. 31, 2005) -- A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla., 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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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
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Squadron
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