USS Denver (LPD 9) raises flags and pennants in preparation for Dress Ship as part of a 4th of July celebration. Denver is part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and is in Jebel Ali for a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard ESG is operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations and will be conducting maritime operations. U.S. and coalition forces conduct maritime operations to help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations.