160822-N-TI017-125 GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 22, 2016) Sailors prepare to cast off mooring lines securing a landing craft, utility in the well deck of the amphibious 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 Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)