Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) Hoper 27 transports the Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade�s (2nd MEB) equipment embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to Onslow Bay, N.C.

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Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) Hoper 27 transports the Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade�s (2nd MEB) equipment embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to Onslow Bay, N.C.

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The Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 28, 2003) Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU-4) "Hoper 27" transports the Second Marine Expeditionary Brigades (2nd MEB) equipment embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to Onslow Bay, N.C. Kearsarge and 2nd MEB are on their way home from a successful deployment. The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and provided support to the President of the United States during his summits with the Arab leaders in Egypt and Jordan. Kearsarge was also extended on deployment when directed to prepare for possible support to Operation Shinning Express in Western Africa. Kearsarge is scheduled to arrive at their homeport of Naval Station Norfolk on June 30. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Finley Williams. File# 030628-N-2382W-172

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assault craft unit four

second marine expeditionary brigade