180202-N-FN963-094 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2018) Seaman Josh Maring shares the traditional "first kiss" with his wife as the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) returns to Naval Base San Diego after a seven-month deployment. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is returning from a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Pacific region routinely for more than 70 years promoting peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard L.J. Gourley/Released)