An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an equipment offload. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, commanded by Capt. Heidi Agle, and is conducting joint forces exercises in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne/Released)