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The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ogden, under way off the coast of Southern California, conducts a simulated straits transit, Jan. 15, 2006. The ship is conducting its joint task force exercise in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment.

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The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ogden, under way off the coast of Southern California, conducts a simulated straits transit, Jan. 15, 2006. The ship is conducting its joint task force exercise in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment.

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