U.S. sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) lower the ship?s flag pole as the ship departs Rota, Spain, April 20, 2012, after a port visit. Gunston Hall was part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group and was deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman/ Released)