050706-N-3557N-252 Persian Gulf (July 6, 2005) - Airman Julio Pacheco opens a fuel purifier to ensure everything is in proper working order prior to a fuel transfer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are on a scheduled deployment and are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED) US Navy 050706-N-3557N-252 Airman Julio Pacheco opens a fuel purifier to ensure everything is in proper working order prior to a fuel transfe

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050706-N-3557N-252 Persian Gulf (July 6, 2005) - Airman Julio Pacheco opens a fuel purifier to ensure everything is in proper working order prior to a fuel transfer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are on a scheduled deployment and are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Newsome (RELEASED) US Navy 050706-N-3557N-252 Airman Julio Pacheco opens a fuel purifier to ensure everything is in proper working order prior to a fuel transfer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

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