Marines and Sailors fill five-gallon water bladders on board the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while under way in the Andaman Sea May 16, 2008, in support of possible disaster relief efforts for the victims of Tropical Cyclone Nargis. Service members with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group are standing by off the coast of Burma ready to provide relief supplies to reduce loss of life and mitigate human suffering due to the natural disaster. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman/Released) photo essay 080516-N-0483B-004

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