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Atlantic Ocean (May 24, 2006) -- The Amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) underway conducting flight and landing craft utility (LCU) operations. Amphibious Squadron Eight, embarked aboard Saipan, will be participating in a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces this summer during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise will provide U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman McKinley L. Cartwright (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
May 24, 2006
Photographer
Photographer's Mate Airman McKinley L. Cartwright
Caption Writer
Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHA 2
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available