CORAL SEA (Aug. 11, 2013) Seaman Lauren Smallie attaches a chain to a pad eye on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting a certification exercise in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/Released) 130811-N-UE577-219 Join the conversation Sailor

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CORAL SEA (Aug. 11, 2013) Seaman Lauren Smallie attaches a chain to a pad eye on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting a certification exercise in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church/Released) 130811-N-UE577-219 Join the conversation Sailor attaches chain to pad eye aboard USS Germantown. (9503437038)

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