Beirut, Lebanon (July 20, 2006) - A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), with U.S. citizens aboard, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Nashville (LPD 13). At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU) are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED) View high-res image
A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) departs the shore in Lebanon after picking up American citizens July 22, 2006. The U.S. Navy is assisting in the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel) View larger image
A U.S. Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Medium Helicopter Squadron 365 departs from operations to assist in the departure of American citizens from Lebanon July 22, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel, U.S. Navy. (Released) View larger image
Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53s aid in the evacuation of American citizens from Beirut to the island of Cyprus. (YouTube.com)
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