160717-N-TI017-067 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 17, 2016) A landing craft, utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) July 17, 2016. Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)