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Chief Warrant Officer Marc Manor coordinates information with Philippine Naval personnel while conducting a beach survey in the small village of Leloan, Philippines, Feb. 20, 2006. The Harpers Ferry and the amphibious assault ship USS Essex are providing humanitarian assistance to victims of the Feb. 17 landslide.

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Chief Warrant Officer Marc Manor coordinates information with Philippine Naval personnel while conducting a beach survey in the small village of Leloan, Philippines, Feb. 20, 2006. The Harpers Ferry and the amphibious assault ship USS Essex are providing humanitarian assistance to victims of the Feb. 17 landslide.

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