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Christopher Tucker, chief mass communication specialist, right, leads a tour of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors through the medical department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo conducted a friendship week with the JMSDF, Aug. 24-27. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group. ( Navy photo by Seaman Adam Bennett) ESSEX Amphibious Ready Group 313440
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