Tuesday, June 14, 2011

USS Tortuga (LSD 46)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 11, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) launches a target drone during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2011 drone gunnery exercise. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)