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The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu launches a chaff canister during an anti-missile defense drill off the coast of Southern California, Feb. 23, 2010. The Peleliu is under way conducting a training exercise to prepare for a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

DEFENSE DRILL

The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu launches a chaff canister during an anti-missile defense drill off the coast of Southern California, Feb. 23, 2010. The Peleliu is under way conducting a training exercise to prepare for a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

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