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A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2013) A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting amphibious squadron/Marine expeditionary unit integration in preparation for a scheduled deployment this spring. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tamara Vaughn) File# 130123-N-RJ834-037

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23/01/2013 - 23/01/2013
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ATLANTIC OCEAN
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