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110601-N-RC734-142
110601-N-RC734-142 ARABIAN GULF (June 1, 2011) Sailors prepare to connect chains to Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, during stern gate marriage operations aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Stern gate marriage operations are performed when a craft connects to the stern gate of an amphibious ship to transfer cargo, vehicles and personnel. Comstock is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)
110601-N-RC734-142
110601-N-RC734-142 ARABIAN GULF (June 1, 2011) Sailors prepare to connect chains to Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1648, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, during stern gate marriage operations aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Stern gate marriage operations are performed when a craft connects to the stern gate of an amphibious ship to transfer cargo, vehicles and personnel. Comstock is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)