180919-N-RX668-068 NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 19, 2018) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) arrives at Naval Station Newport, R.I., in preparation for the Chief of Naval Operations' 23rd International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at the U.S. Naval War College. Approximately 200 senior officers and civilians from 106 countries, including many of the senior-most officers from those countries' navies and coast guards, are attending the biennial event. This year's theme is "Security, Order, Prosperity," and will feature guest speakers and panel discussions to explore the common security challenges of maritime nations. First held in 1969, ISS has become the largest gathering of maritime leaders in history and provides a forum for senior international leaders to create and solidify solutions to shared challenges and threats in ways that are in the interests of individual nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Lewis/Released)