Sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) stand in formation spelling out "SHELLBACK-12" in honor of those who crossed the equator for the first time. Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group currently on deployment with amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked throughout the three ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Duran)