Chief Engineman Nathan Bricker, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) aboard a landing craft air cushion (LCAC). New Orleans is underway for deployment as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr./Released)