Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Matthew Saul along with other members of a Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team assigned to USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41).

Gulf of Oman (Apr. 28, 2004) Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Matthew Saul along with other members of a Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team assigned to USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) boards a local fishing dhow during a compliant search of the vessel. The amphibious dock landing ship Whidbey Island is deployed to the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility to support the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer. File# 040428-N-7586B-163