030310-F-9208L-007 Valdez, Alaska (Mar. 10, 2003) -- Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Gary Rocke from Ione, Calif., defends the amphibious dock landing ship USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) while docked pier side during Exercise Northern Edge 2003. Northern Edge is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, and enhance interoperability among the services. More than 1,600 Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve, and National Guard units are participating. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joe Laws. (R

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030310-F-9208L-007 Valdez, Alaska (Mar. 10, 2003) -- Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Gary Rocke from Ione, Calif., defends the amphibious dock landing ship USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) while docked pier side during Exercise Northern Edge 2003. Northern Edge is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, and enhance interoperability among the services. More than 1,600 Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve, and National Guard units are participating. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joe Laws. (RELEASED) US Navy 030310-F-9208L-007 Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Gary Rocke from Ione, Calif., defends the amphibious dock landing ship USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) while docked pier side during Exercise Northern Edge 2003

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