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U.S. sailors direct a landing craft air cushion into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in the Atlantic Ocean, July 29, 2014. The assault ship is conducting sea trials. The sailors are boatswain's mates.

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U.S. sailors direct a landing craft air cushion into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in the Atlantic Ocean, July 29, 2014. The assault ship is conducting sea trials. The sailors are boatswain's mates.

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