180303-N-JI086-129 IONIAN SEA (March 3, 2018) Sailors and civilian mariners assigned to the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7), launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat at sea for the first time since the ships commissioning. Carson City is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to advance security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)