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Persian Gulf (Sept. 19, 2006) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) and Mine Countermeasure ship USS Ardent (MCM 12) conduct mine sweeping operations in the Persian gulf. Saipan is currently on deployment conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary L. Johnson III (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 September 19, 2006
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary L. Johnson III
Caption Writer
 Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 MCM 12
Other Visible Equipment
 USS Saipan (LHA 2)
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 LHA ballasted down