USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) is at sea and anchor at Rudy's Inlet. New York is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Lewis/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21)

An amphibious assault vehicle from the U.S. Marine 2nd Assault Amphibious Battalion prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Lewis/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) transits the Hudson River during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships. New York has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow and is participating in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) transits the Hudson River during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships. New York has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers forged into her bow and is participating in the 24th annual Fleet Week New York. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst/Released)

USS New York (LPD 21)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) participates in the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships. Fleet Week has been New York City's celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Gordon/Released)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

An 330EV Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) delivers a pallet of supplies to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is underway supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter lifts off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) after delivering supplies during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Green Bay is deployed as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) is underway in the Pacific Ocean during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

A harbor tug assists the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) as it enters Elliot Bay to the Port of Seattle to participate in the 61st annual Seattle Seafair. Seafair activities allow U.S. and Canadian Sailors and Coast Guard personnel to experience the local community and to promote awareness of the maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) awaits commissioning in Long Beach. Green Bay is the first ship commissioned in the Los Angeles area since 1994. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jose Lopez, Jr./Released)