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An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) on Jan. 29, 2007, during amphibious specialty training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.

An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the USS Harpers Ferry.

An amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) on Jan. 29, 2007, during amphibious specialty training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.

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