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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael Hagee addresses a formation of Marines and sailors on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) on June 17, 2005. Kearsarge and the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf.

Gen. Michael Hagee addresses a formation of Marines and sailors.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael Hagee addresses a formation of Marines and sailors on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) on June 17, 2005. Kearsarge and the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf.

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