160627-N-TI017-012 MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (June 27, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) transit to the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)