170711-N-QV906-001 SAIPAN, Mariana Islands (July 11, 2017) The medium-speed roll-on/roll-off ships USNS Red Cloud (T-AKR 313) and the expeditionary transfer docks ship USNS Montford Point (ESD 1) conduct skin-to-skin operations off the coast of Saipan, Mariana Islands. The two ships connect while acting as a floating pier for a simulated offload achieve the operations. The event displayed the two ship's ability to transfer large cargo at sea. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)