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NEW ORLEANS (April 16, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHA 1) arrives in New Orleans by transiting the Mississippi River. Wasp is in New Orleans to kick-off the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The celebration is part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
NEW ORLEANS (April 16, 2012) The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHA 1) arrives in New Orleans by transiting the Mississippi River. Wasp is in New Orleans to kick-off the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans. The celebration is part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015. New Orleans is the first and the last city visit in the series. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
