160121-N-WK391-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2016) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) fires a surface to air intercept missile from it�s forward Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launcher while off the coast of Southern California during a live fire exercise. New Orleans, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is currently underway conducting routine training exercises and maintenance in preparation for its upcoming deployment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Cyr/ Released)