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Sailors discuss flight operations on the USS Kearsarge in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 4, 2015. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are preparing for an upcoming deployment.

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Sailors discuss flight operations on the USS Kearsarge in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 4, 2015. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are preparing for an upcoming deployment.

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