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A landing craft air-cushion approaches the open bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 11, 2008.

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A landing craft air-cushion approaches the open bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 11, 2008.

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