Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Kehinde Are directs the stern gate lowering in preparation for a towing exercise aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).The crew of Green Bay is currently in the Basic Phase of training in preparation for forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)