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The transport dock ship USS Anchorage, left, the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, center, and the amphibious landing dock ship USS Rushmore participate in a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 28, 2015.

STRAIT TRANSIT

The transport dock ship USS Anchorage, left, the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, center, and the amphibious landing dock ship USS Rushmore participate in a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 28, 2015.

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