0907270924R-023 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (July 27, 2009) A ridged hull inflatable boat from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) takes medical personnel to Marambaia Island. Oak Hill is participating in Southern Partnership Station '09. Southern Partnership Station is a combined naval and amphibious operation with Oak Hill and maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. Oak Hill is also supporting Marine Corps Forces South multinational amphibious exercise Southern Exchange 2009. Navy

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