A sailor assigned to forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) puts a fresh coat of paint on a t-bit post aboard Denver. Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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)