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U.S. Marines conduct weapon drills aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge at sea, Sept. 2, 2010 The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to Pakistan to help provide relief to flood-stricken regions. The Marines are assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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U.S. Marines conduct weapon drills aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge at sea, Sept. 2, 2010 The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to Pakistan to help provide relief to flood-stricken regions. The Marines are assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

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