160920-N-DQ840-103 MUSCAT, Oman (Sept. 20, 2016) Sailors and Marines load a combat rubber raiding craft into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) during a non-combatant evacuation operation rehearsal. San Antonio is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The non-combatant evacuation exercise is an opportunity for the United States and Oman to practice a bilateral mission of quickly providing security and safety to U.S. and international citizens abroad during a natural disaster or contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Austin/Released)