The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) returns to Naval Base San Diego as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group. The ready group is returning from a western Pacific deployment where they performed maritime security operations, theater cooperation efforts and operational support in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas or responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia/Released)