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Arabian Gulf (Nov. 22, 2006) - Two Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Classes Jonathan DeJesus, left, communicates with Christopher Adams, assigned to "Bayraiders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Eight (HSC-28), as an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter returns to USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) to conduct a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with USS Comstock (LSD 45). HSC-28 squadron is currently onboard USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kitt Amaritnant.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) Amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), left, amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), right, and guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) sail in formation off the coast of Southern California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

200905-N-ML137-1059 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 5, 2020) An MH-60S Seahawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, transports cargo during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), and the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), right, steams behind. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2016) - Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) transit to amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of the Navyâs maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Abby Rader)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 27, 2017) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) man the rails as the ship arrives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to conduct theater security cooperation events with the Sri Lankan Navy and Marine Corps. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) conduct small boat operations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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Arabian Gulf (Nov. 22, 2006) - Two Aviation Warfare Sensor Operator 3rd Classes Jonathan DeJesus, left, and Christopher Adams, assigned to "Bayraiders" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Eight (HSC-28) Det. 4, remain in place as an MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter circles around before returning to USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) after a completion of vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with USS Comstock (LSD 45). HSC-28 squadron is currently onboard USNS Supply in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kitt Amaritnant.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) A landing craft, utility (LCU) attached to Assault Craft Unit 1 exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 7, 2014) A landing craft utility (LCU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) to transport Marines and Sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Comstock ashore in support of exercise Red Reef 15.The exercise is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that strengthens tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and supports long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 6, 2020) Patrol Boats (PB) Mk VI assigned to Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF 75) prepare to embark amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Maritime Expeditionary Security Force and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF 75) embarked and are conducting integrated littoral maritime security operations from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) with the Marines and Sailors already deployed as Task Force Ellis from I Marine Expeditionary Force. PB Mk VI provides increased capabilities to amphibious warships and can operate directly in support of the Navy platform or independently in support of mission tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Manuel A. Serrano)

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (April 15, 2017) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) make preparations on deck as the ship arrives in Port Moresby as part of a theater security cooperation engagement. Comstock, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is in Port Moresby to conduct activities and training that will enhance U.S.-Papua New Guinea relations as the two nations work together for a stable and prosperous Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) transits the Pacific Ocean during a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). Comstock is underway in the western Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeffery L. Southerland)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 27, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Tyler Terrell plots a course during watch on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) as the ship arrives in Colombo to conduct theater security cooperation events with the Sri Lankan Navy and Marine Corps. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PEARL HARBOR (May 4, 2017) Sailors, Marines and participants in the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) tiger cruise render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the ship departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam following a scheduled port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, visited Hawaii during their return to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2016) Seaman Nathan Long heaves line in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PEARL HARBOR (May 1, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th MEU, is visiting Hawaii during their return transit to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PEARL HARBOR (May 1, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th MEU, is visiting Hawaii during their return transit to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PEARL HARBOR (May 4, 2017) A Sailor renders honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, visited Hawaii during their return to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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SEPANGGAR, Malaysia (Jan. 27, 2015) – Sailors and Marines assigned to the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pose for a photo with members of the Royal Malaysian Navy after competing in a soccer game during a port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th MEU to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 163 prepares to land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a vertical replenishment. Comstock and Combat Logistics Battalion 13 are part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group underway on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Welsh)

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Photo by Seaman Trevor Welsh

Date Taken:02.24.2011

Location:PACIFIC OCEAN, USAFRICOM, AT SEA

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2016) Sailors aboard dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) participate in a firefighting drill. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in support of the Navyâs maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 12, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) approaches Apra Harbor, Guam for a port visit to Naval Base Guam. Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility during a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (March 13, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) transits the ocean during well deck operations. Comstock is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2016) Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 4) participate in a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck. Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, working with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

APRA HARBOR, Guam (March 12, 2011) Marines participate in a working party on the starboard wing wall aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) to bring on supplies while the ship is moored at Naval Base Guam. Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility during a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2014) – Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Carlglo A. Rula, signals a Military Sealift Command contracted SA-330J Puma helicopter from the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a replenishment-at-sea. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2011) Fire Controlman 1st Class Daniel Boes, left, serves as a line coach while Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Lakeisha Henderson participates in a small-arms live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which is underway on a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 24, 2014) – The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) conducts a connected replenishment (CONREP) with guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) as dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) pulls alongside. Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2011) Line coaches and shooters examine targets during a small-arms live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, which is underway on a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (April 15, 2017) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Jeff Sutton, from Woodland Hills, Calif., conducts maintenance on a decoy launching system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is in Port Moresby to conduct activities and training that will enhance U.S.-Papua New Guinea relations as the two nations work together for a stable and prosperous Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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ANDAMAN SEA (Jan. 14, 2015) – A Military Sealift Command-contracted AS-332 Super Puma helicopter, attached to dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), hooks a load of cargo to deliver to dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a replenishment-at-sea. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th MEU to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

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PAPAR SABAH, Malaysia (Jan. 27, 2015) – Fireman Matthew French, a native of Austin, Texas, assigned to dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), helps paint railings with fellow Sailors and Marines at the Rumah Wargatua Sri Pritchard retirement home as part of a community service outreach project during a port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), foreground, conduct a replenishment at- sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, trainingwith Amphibious Squadron 5 and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) transits the Pacific Ocean during an exercise. Somerset is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, working with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader/Released)

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PAPAR SABAH, Malaysia (Jan. 27, 2015) – Sailors and Marines assigned to dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) paint railings at the Rumah Wargatua Sri Pritchard retirement home as part of a community service outreach project during a port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 29, 2017) Damage Controlman Fireman Ryan Gloecknerring, right, teaches a Sri Lanka Navy sailor proper operation of a fire hose during damage control training on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are in Sri Lanka to exchange expertise on a range of topics, as part of ongoing exchanges between the two forces to enhance skill sets and strengthen relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) drive an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) into the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed with the embarked 11th MEU in support of the Navyâs maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Abby Rader)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 28, 2017) A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) teaches Sri Lankan Navy Sailors about the M240B machine gun during a weapons familiarization event. The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th MEU are in Sri Lanka to exchange expertise on a range of topics, as part of ongoing exchanges between the two forces to enhance skill sets and strengthen relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2011) - A Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) prepares to launch from a pneumatic launcher on the flight deck aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Scan Eagle is an affordable, runway independent, long-endurance, autonomous UAV system that is designed to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data, and battlefield damage assessment. Comstock is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation during a Western Pacific Deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 28, 2017) Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brian Kerfien, right, explains well deck operations to officers from the Sri Lankan Navy during a tour of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are in Sri Lanka to exchange expertise on a range of topics, as part of ongoing exchanges between the two forces to enhance skill sets and strengthen relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 12, 2016) Seaman Bianca Collins, from Milwaukee, Wis., stands watch aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) while underway off the coast of southern California. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting integrated training with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

U.S. Marines participate in Marine Corps Martial Arts training in the well deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) in the Pacific Ocean March 22, 2011. Comstock and elements of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac, U.S. Navy/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016) Commander, Carrier Strike Group 15, Rear Adm. Ross Myers receives a description of the well deck by Cmdr. Gervy J. Alota, commanding officer of USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, working with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 24, 2014) – Dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a connected replenishment (CONREP) with guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

PEARL HARBOR (May 4, 2017) Quartermaster Seaman Jaylan Ingalls, from San Antonio, and Sailors, Marines, and tiger cruise participants render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a scheduled port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, visited Hawaii during their return to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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SEPANGGAR, Malaysia (Jan. 27, 2015) – Sailors and Marines assigned to the dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) play a game of soccer against the Royal Malaysian Navy during a port visit. Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on a deployment with the 11th MEU to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny LaCrosse/Released)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 28, 2017) Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brian Kerfien discusses well deck operations with officers from the Sri Lankan Navy during a tour of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are in Sri Lanka to exchange expertise on a range of topics, as part of ongoing exchanges between the two forces to enhance skill sets and strengthen relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2016) Sailors stationed aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 4) participate in a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck. Comstock is part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, working with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 7, 2017) Sgt. Maj. Justin Stokes, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Battalion 11, fires an M9 service pistol during a small arms qualification course on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45). Comstock, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Abby Rader)