SAN DIEGO (May 11, 2015) A Sailor from San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) lowers the national ensign at the call of "Underway, shift colors!” as Anchorage leaves for a scheduled deployment as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The Essex ARG is comprised of USS Essex (LHD 2), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and the USS Anchorage, which is embarking upon its maiden deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liam Kennedy/Released)