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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:starship
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Norfolk_Navy_Yard
gptkb:USS_Iwo_Jima
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:battle
Helicopters and V/ STOL aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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gptkb:Specification
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gptkbp:capacity
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Up to 2,000 Marines
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Wasp-class_amphibious_assault_ship
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gptkbp:combat_system
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gptkb:rocket
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gptkbp:command_structure
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Part of the U. S. Pacific Fleet
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Captain_John_J._Hatter
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gptkbp:commissioned
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gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Northrop_Grumman_Ship_Systems
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gptkbp:crew
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Regular training exercises
1,000 personnel
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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Not decommissioned
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:2003
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gptkbp:displacement
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40,500 tons
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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Meets environmental regulations
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gptkbp:facilities
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Hospital and surgical facilities
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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AN/ SLQ-32
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:future_plans
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Continued modernization and upgrades
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Part of U. S. Navy's modern amphibious fleet
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gptkbp:home_port
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gptkb:San_Diego,_California
gptkb:Sasebo,_Japan
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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USS Essex (LHD-2)
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gptkbp:launch_site
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LCAC and LCU landing craft
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:1990
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gptkbp:length
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844 feet
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gptkbp:mission
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Amphibious operations
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Fighting Essex
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gptkbp:notable_event
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Rescue operations after Hurricane Katrina
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:operational_area
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Logistics support for operations
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gptkbp:operational_history
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Multiple deployments since commissioning
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gptkbp:operational_range
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Unlimited range with replenishment
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gptkbp:participated_in
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gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
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gptkbp:partnerships
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Participates in local events
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gptkbp:propulsion
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Gas turbine engines
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gptkbp:radar
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gptkb:AN/_SPN-43
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gptkbp:role
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Humanitarian assistance
Amphibious assault
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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Heavy lift capabilities
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gptkbp:sister_ship
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gptkb:USS_Kearsarge_(LHD-3)
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gptkbp:speed
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25 knots
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gptkbp:status
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In active service
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:Marine_Expeditionary_Units
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gptkbp:sustainability
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Navy's green initiatives
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Rim_of_the_Pacific_(RIMPAC)
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gptkbp:upgrades
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Mid-life upgrade in 2005
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