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Kuwait (Feb. 15, 2003) -- U.S. Marines from the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2-MEB) move ashore after being transported by a Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU-4). 2-MEB has been deployed in the region in support of the global war in terrorism, and other operations in support of national interests as directed. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero.

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At sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) (Feb. 15, 2002) -- U.S. Marines from the 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2-MEB) load into a CH-46 “Sea Knight” helicopter on the ship’s flight deck, and receive instructions from a load master during preparations to depart the ship for a Kuwaiti Naval Base ashore. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alicia Tasz.