MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) A deck department Sailor assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) guides the driver of a Marine medium tactical vehicle replacement (MTVR) from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1656 to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 during a stern gate marriage offload evolution off the shores of Alexandria, Egypt during Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is a biennial, multinational exercise conducted by U.S. Central Command. The exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and to strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other Coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)
