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U.S. Marines depart in a reinforced hull inflatable boat from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure exercise off the coast of San Diego in the Pacific Ocean, March 29, 2010. The Dubuque is conducting composite training unit exercise for its upcoming deployment. The Marines are assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Reconnaissance Platoon.

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U.S. Marines depart in a reinforced hull inflatable boat from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure exercise off the coast of San Diego in the Pacific Ocean, March 29, 2010. The Dubuque is conducting composite training unit exercise for its upcoming deployment. The Marines are assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Reconnaissance Platoon.

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