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The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry transits the San Bernardino Strait Feb. 18, 2006, en route to the Island of Elite in the central Philippines. The Harpers Ferry and amphibious assault ship USS Essex are on their way to the area in support of humanitarian relief efforts for the victims of a devastating landslide that occurred Feb. 17, 2006.

Help is on the Way

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry transits the San Bernardino Strait Feb. 18, 2006, en route to the Island of Elite in the central Philippines. The Harpers Ferry and amphibious assault ship USS Essex are on their way to the area in support of humanitarian relief efforts for the victims of a devastating landslide that occurred Feb. 17, 2006.

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