Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Peirce, from Atlanta, Ind., foreground, makes an entry on the navigation log as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departs White Beach. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)