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961010-4142G-003 USS Essex Departs

Families wave goodbye as the U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) departs Naval Station San Diego. Essex departed on 10 October 1996 for a six month deployment in the Western Pacific.
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Title: USS Essex Departs
Description: Families wave goodbye as the U.S. Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) departs Naval Station San Diego. Essex departed on 10 October 1996 for a six month deployment in the Western Pacific.
Accession #: VIRIN
Catalog #: 961010-4142G-003
Copyright Owner: DIMOC
Original Date: 1996-10-10
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