181218-N-AT530-0025 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2018) Sailors observe as a landing craft utility (LCU) exits the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Fort McHenry is deploying as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group 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 Chris Roys/Released)