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Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, come aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge.

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Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, come aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Aug 30, 2017. Approximately 690 Marines from the 26th MEU, embarked aboard the Kearsarge as part of prudent measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

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