170723-N-BT947-063 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) An Assault Amphibious Vehicle prepares to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNITAS 2017. The annual, multi-national exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob I. Allison/Released)