071019-N-0913B-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2007) - Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Thomas Ohara inspects a Halon system on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) during a maintenance cycle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and serves Task Force 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Brantley (RELEASED) US Navy 071019-N-0913B-030 Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Thomas Ohara inspects a Halon system on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)

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071019-N-0913B-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2007) - Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Thomas Ohara inspects a Halon system on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) during a maintenance cycle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and serves Task Force 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Brantley (RELEASED) US Navy 071019-N-0913B-030 Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Thomas Ohara inspects a Halon system on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) during a maintenance cycle

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