030228-N-3612M-009 White Beach Port Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) - A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan as the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (DD 155), Natusio (SS 584), USS Juneau (LPD 10), and USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) sit moored pierside. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 1st Class James G. McCarter. (RELEASED) US Navy 030228-N-3612M-009 A busy day for the White Beach Port Facility in Okinawa, Japan

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