An AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicle launches from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) under way in the Arabian Sea June 18, 2012. New York and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet?s area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Carver)