An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (#PELARG14), 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 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)