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MIDDLE EAST (Oct. 18, 2008) A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 conducts amphibious operations from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

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