181221-N-HG389-0019 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2018) Fireman Austin Heard uses an oxy-acetylene torch to heat sheet metal as Hull Technician 3rd Class Aleister Albarran bends it to fabricate a hinge aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is deployed 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 2nd Class Brandon Parker/Released)