060217-N-4772B-258 Subic Bay, Philippines (Feb. 17, 2006) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) prepares to take on equipment from Landing Craft Utility One Six Two Seven (LCU-1627) through a stern gate marriage. The three-ship, Sasebo-based Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group consisting of the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Juneau (LPD 10) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) are currently on spring patrol. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller (RELEASED) US Navy 060217-N-4772B-258 The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) prepares to take on


060217-N-4772B-258 Subic Bay, Philippines (Feb. 17, 2006) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) prepares to take on equipment from Landing Craft Utility One Six Two Seven (LCU-1627) through a stern gate marriage. The three-ship, Sasebo-based Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group consisting of the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Juneau (LPD 10) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) are currently on spring patrol. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller (RELEASED) US Navy 060217-N-4772B-258 The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) prepares to take on equipment from Landing Craft Utility One Six Two Seven (LCU-1627) through a stern gate marriage


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