030305-N-3642E-001 Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 5, 2003) -- A loadmaster assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) performs preoperational checks of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima departed her homeport of Little Creek, Va., on March 4, 2003, and is on her maiden voyage conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Shawn Eklund. (RELEASED) US Navy 030305-N-3642E-001 A loadmaster assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) performs preoperational check

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030305-N-3642E-001 Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 5, 2003) -- A loadmaster assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) performs preoperational checks of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima departed her homeport of Little Creek, Va., on March 4, 2003, and is on her maiden voyage conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Shawn Eklund. (RELEASED) US Navy 030305-N-3642E-001 A loadmaster assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) performs preoperational checks of a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)

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