GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 1, 2010) - Staff Sgt. Juan Rojas debriefs Marines of Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (BLT 2/7), after a medical evacuation drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 1, 2010) - Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (BLT 2/7), wait to move from the hangar bay to the flight deck during a medical evacuation drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 1, 2010) - 1st Sgt. Rogelio Haro, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (BLT 2/7), briefs one of his Marines during a medical evacuation drill in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). BLT 2/7 is embarked aboard Essex as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 1, 2010) 1st Sgt. Rogelio Haro, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (BLT 2/7), briefs one of his Marines during a medical evacuation drill in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 1, 2010) - Lance Cpl. Joel Rogers and Cpl. Brandon Brown (left), assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (BLT 2/7), prepare for a medical evacuation drill in the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson

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PHUKET THAILAND (Jan. 31, 2010) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrives Phuket Thailand for a port visit. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of Maritime Strategy. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil

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SUKUMO, JAPAN (Feb 1, 2010) The members of Sukumo Chamber of Commerce, Kochi Prefecture, Sukumo Coast Guard, Police, and City Assembly look on as Mr. Seiji Nakanishi, the Mayor of Sukumo, and USS Lake Erie's Commanding Officer Capt. Ron Boxall both cut the friendship cake with a Naval sword. U.S. Navy Photo by Sonar Technician-Surface (SW) Eric Ocampo

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SUKUMO, JAPAN (Feb 1, 2010) Mr. Seiji Nakanishi, the Mayor of Sukumo, presents a Port of Sukumo plaque depicting the famous Daruma Sunset to Commanding Officer Capt. Ron Boxall as a token of friendship between Sukumo and the US Navy. U.S. Navy Photo taken by Sonar Technician-Surface (SW) Eric Ocampo

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SUKUMO, JAPAN (Feb. 1, 2010) Mr. Seiji Nakanishi, the Mayor of Sukumo, receives a Lake Erie Plaque from Commanding Officer Capt. Ron Boxall as a token of appreciation for the warm welcome that the USS Lake Erie has received in Sukumo. U.S. Navy Photo by Sonar Technician-Surface 2nd Class (SW) Eric Ocampo.

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SUKUMO, JAPAN (Feb. 1, 2010) The Commanding Officer of the USS Lake Erie (CG 70) Capt. Ron Boxall welcomes aboard the Mayor of Sukumo Mr. Seiji Nakanishi. The Executive Officer, CDR Tony Ohl stands by to take the mayor to tour the ship. U.S. Navy Photo by Sonar Technician-Surface 2nd Class (SW) Eric Ocampo.

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