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A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion departs the shore of Lebanon after picking up American citizens, July 22, 2006. The U.S. Navy is assisting in the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon.

Leaving Lebanon

A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion departs the shore of Lebanon after picking up American citizens, July 22, 2006. The U.S. Navy is assisting in the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon.

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