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Sailors from the Netherlands recovered by U.S sailors onto the stern gate.

Stern Gate Recovery

Sailors from the Netherlands are recovered by U.S sailors onto the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry after conducting underwater detonation training during the Rim of the Pacific exercise in the Pacific Ocean, July 22, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan C. Kellums

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