Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and a Sailor approach the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is currently conducting routine joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl/Released)