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Sailors on the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore await the arrival of a small craft during an early morning passenger transfer, Nanoose Firing Range, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2008. Rushmore is supporting anti-submarine warfare training at the Nanoose firing range.

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Sailors on the stern gate of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore await the arrival of a small craft during an early morning passenger transfer, Nanoose Firing Range, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2008. Rushmore is supporting anti-submarine warfare training at the Nanoose firing range.

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