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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Christman pets a koala held by Seaman Jon Husman at the Cohunu Koala Park in Perth, Australia, May 3, 2008. About 40 sailors and Marines with the USS Tarawa and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit volunteered to help at the park.

KOALA CLUTCH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Christman pets a koala held by Seaman Jon Husman at the Cohunu Koala Park in Perth, Australia, May 3, 2008. About 40 sailors and Marines with the USS Tarawa and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit volunteered to help at the park.

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