NORFOLK (March 16, 2022) Quartermaster Seaman Recruit Angelina Mills Mendez, center, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), says goodbye to family members before deploying from Naval Station Norfolk, March 16, 2022. Arlington is deploying to support naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)