160303-N-ZZ999-167 NORTH SEA (March 3, 2016) A landing craft utility (LCU) prepares to pull into the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during Exercise Cold Response 2016 (CDR 16). CDR 16 involves maritime, land and air operation training and focuses on naval and amphibious operations transitioning to ground maneuver. The location in central Norway provides an extreme cold-weather environment for the 12 participating countries to collectively develop tactics, techniques and procedures and increase interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel C. Coxwest/ Released)