The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) pulls away from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericksson (T-AO-194) after completing a replenishment at sea. Rushmore is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group currently underway on a deployment with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)