181217-N-BY095-0020 NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Kearsarge ARG is deploying in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)