Former Secretary of the Navy John Dalton speaks to the guest and sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Former President Jimmy Carter and his foundation's nearly 250 guests and flag officers, hosted by Vice Adm. Gerald Beaman, commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, spent the day visiting with sailors and Marines, seeing various areas of the ship and aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Palovich)