USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306)

Sea trials of USNS Benavidez (T-AKR-306) by Northrop Grumman Ship System Avondale Operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Ron Elias)

ARM Papaloapan (P-411)

The Mexican Navy amphibious ship Papaloapan (P-411) sits off the coast of Mississippi preparing to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. The Mexican and Dutch Navy, have sent ships to augment joint U.S. military forces in the area. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operation is being lead by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham)

ARM Papaloapan (P-411)

The Mexican Navy amphibious ship Papaloapan (P-411) sits off the coast of Mississippi preparing to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts along the Gulf Coast. The Mexican and Dutch Navy, have sent ships to augment joint U.S. military forces in the area. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operation is being lead by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham)

USS Dextrous (MCM 13)

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) conducts drills in the Arabian Gulf. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart/Released)