151213-N-GR718-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2015) Deck

151213-N-GR718-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 13, 2015) Deck department personnel aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) haul in a line while recovering a Marine maritime raid force (MRF) combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC). New Orleans is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), which is off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea D. Daily/ Released)