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The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau is followed by amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland as they cruise out of the final stretch of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea. Ashland, Nassau and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are on deployment as part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security and theater security cooperation operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Smith) Nassau Amphibious Ready Group 258142
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