Sailors lower the ridged-hull inflatable boat in support of a vehicle and supplies on-load aboard the Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)