USS Ogden (LPD 5)

The amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5), part of Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3), underway off the coast of Southern California conducting Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ogden (LPD 5) underway off the coast of Southern California. Ogden and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are underway conducting their Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf)

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

The amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) prepares to form-up for Seattle Seafair Festival's parade of ships event. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Kim McLendon)

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ogden (LPD 5) arrives in Alaska for a port visit during the joint exercise Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 2005. Alaska Shield/Northern Edge '05 is the largest homeland defense/security exercise ever conducted in Alaska. This exercise is the first opportunity within the state to integrate local, state and federal government response to a series of simulated emergencies including natural disasters, terrorist attacks and mass casualty scenarios. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Chris Gethings

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Security Team (MSST) speeds across the water near USS Ogden (LPD 5), off the coast of Kodiak Island, Alaska, as they prepare to board a suspect vessel during exercise Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 2005. The U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS Ogden (LPD 5) and its embarked Coast Guard Marine Safety and Security Team (MSST) are participating in the exercise Alaska Shield/Northern Edge 2005. The exercise is the first opportunity within the state to exercise an integrated local, state and federal government response to a series of simulated emergencies including natural disasters, terrorist attacks and mass casualty scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Buytas)

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

USS Ogden (LPD 5) leaves Naval Station, San Diego to begin a regularly scheduled deployment. The 569-foot-long amphibious warfare ship is part of the first Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG-1). An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. The seven ships of ESG-1 include, the Ogden, USS Peleliu (LHA 5), USS Jarrett (FFG 33), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Decatur (DDG 73), and USS Greeneville (SSN 772). The amphibious landing dock ship is named after the great city of in Utah and was commissioned on June 16, 1965. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alan D. Monyelle)

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

USS Germantown (LSD 42) makes wake in San Diego's harbor as she begins a regularly scheduled deployment. The dock landing ship is part of the first Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG-1). An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. The seven ships of ESG 1 include, the Germantown, USS Peleliu (LHA 5), USS Jarrett (FFG 33), USS Ogden (LPD 5), USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Decatur (DDG 73), and USS Greeneville (SSN 772). (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alan D. Monyelle)

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

USS Ogden (LPD 5) leaves Naval Station, San Diego to begin a regularly scheduled deployment. The 569-foot-long amphibious warfare ship is part of the first Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG-1). An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. The seven ships of ESG-1 include, the Ogden, USS Peleliu (LHA 5), USS Jarrett (FFG 33), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Decatur (DDG 73), and USS Greeneville (SSN 772). The amphibious landing dock ship is named after the great city of in Utah and was commissioned on June 16, 1965. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alan D. Monyelle.

USS Ogden (LPD 5)

ailors man the rails aboard USS Ogden (LPD 5) as she pulls out of her berth at Naval Station San Diego, Calif. Ogden is deploying with the newly designed Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) with USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as flagship. An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Emmanuel Rios)

USS Nashville (LPD 13)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13), a member of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group, transits the Atlantic Ocean. The strike group is completing their deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson

USS Nashville (LPD 13)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Nashville is deployed as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and Theater Security Cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Moises M. Medel)

USS Nashville (LPD 13)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) underway patrolling the Arabian Sea as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Nashville recently deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., beginning a regularly scheduled six-month deployed in support of maritime patrol operations and the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel)

USS Nashville (LPD 13)

USS Nashville (LPD 13) arrives in Souda Harbor for a routine port visit. Nashville’s is the tenth ship in the Austin-class of Amphibious Transport Docks. She departed her homeport of Norfolk, Virginia for a regularly scheduled six-month deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley)

USS Nashville (LPD 13)

Sailors man the rails as the amphibious transport dock USS Nashville (LPD 13), an element of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike group (ESG), departs Naval Station Norfolk. The Iwo Jima ESG will deploy for six months to conduct maritime security operations in support of the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Lithographer Seaman Apprentice Derek M. Poole)

USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) navigates off the coast of Long Island prior to her arrival in New York City. At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the yet-to-be commissioned ship will come to a halt in the Hudson River. There, opposite the former World Trade Center site, the future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) will dip her colors, fire a 21-gun salute to the people of her namesake city and state, and proceed to Pier 88 to be formally inducted into the Fleet at a shipboard ceremony on Nov. 7.The New York Has 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel in the bow. The ship's motto is "Strength Forged through Sacrifice. Never Forget." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Corey Lewis/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) navigates off the coast of Long Island prior to her arrival in New York City. At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the yet-to-be commissioned ship will come to a halt in the Hudson River. There, opposite the former World Trade Center site, the future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) will dip her colors, fire a 21-gun salute to the people of her namesake city and state, and proceed to Pier 88 to be formally inducted into the Fleet at a shipboard ceremony on Nov. 7.The New York Has 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel in the bow. The ship's motto is "Strength Forged through Sacrifice. Never Forget." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Corey Lewis/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) navigates off the coast of Long Island prior to her arrival in New York City. At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the yet-to-be commissioned ship will come to a halt in the Hudson River. There, opposite the former World Trade Center site, the future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) will dip her colors, fire a 21-gun salute to the people of her namesake city and state, and proceed to Pier 88 to be formally inducted into the Fleet at a shipboard ceremony on Nov. 7.The New York Has 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel in the bow. The ship's motto is "Strength Forged through Sacrifice. Never Forget." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Corey Lewis/Released)