161216-N-TI017-112 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 16, 2016) A Phalanx Close In Weapons System is fired aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during a live fire exercise Dec. 16, 2016. Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)