041221-N-8801B-004 Persian Gulf (Dec. 21, 2004) Ð Stretcher-bearers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transport an injured Iraqi rescued from a dhow in the Persian Gulf. The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is helping to provide security and stability in the Northern Persian Gulf, while supporting the Global War on Terrorism. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Travis M. Burns (RELEASED) US Navy 041221-N-8801B-004 Stretcher-bearers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), transport an injured Iraqi rescued from a dhow in the Persian Gulf

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