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A skiff used by suspected pirates burns after the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland destroyed it at sea, April 10, 2010. The Ashland is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently supporting maritime security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

ON FIRE

A skiff used by suspected pirates burns after the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland destroyed it at sea, April 10, 2010. The Ashland is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently supporting maritime security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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