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A landing craft air cushion conducts operations from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in the Middle East, Oct. 18, 2008. The USS Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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A landing craft air cushion conducts operations from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in the Middle East, Oct. 18, 2008. The USS Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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