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Navy Ensign Thomas Schofer disembarks a rigid-hull inflatable boat to climb aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans after completing a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 25, 2015. The ship is preparing for its upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gary Granger Jr.

Climbing Aboard

Navy Ensign Thomas Schofer disembarks a rigid-hull inflatable boat to climb aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans after completing a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 25, 2015. The ship is preparing for its upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gary Granger Jr.

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