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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Fredrick E. Bliss directs a CH-53 Sea Knight during deck landing qualifications on board the USS Tortuga, Feb. 1, 2007. Tortuga is assigned to the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force.

AMPHIBIOUS FORCE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Fredrick E. Bliss directs a CH-53 Sea Knight during deck landing qualifications on board the USS Tortuga, Feb. 1, 2007. Tortuga is assigned to the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force.

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