Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion Delta Company, 1st Platoon approach the well deck aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The crew of Green Bay is currently in the basic phase of training in preparation for forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan, early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)