USS Cleveland (LPD 7)

The Austin-class amphibious transport dock USS Cleveland (LPD 7) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multi-national exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multi-national interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach/Released)

USS Cleveland (LPD 7)

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) sails into San Diego Harbor on her way to her berth at Naval Station San Diego, while her Sailors "man the rails." Cleveland is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W), which returned home after supporting U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Mahlon K. Miller.

USS Cleveland (LPD 7)

The amphibious transport dock USS Cleveland (LPD 7) sinks low into the water as its well deck floods prior to conducting amphibious operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. Cleveland ballasts itself prior to launching landing craft, utilities. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Marvin Harris

USS Cleveland (LPD 7)

Loaded with U.S. Marines and AH-1W "Super Cobra" attack helicopters, USS Cleveland (LPD 7) heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. interests. The amphibious transport dock ship is part of the 7-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W). (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Gregory Badger)