Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Scott Slayton, right, is relieved as the hose team nozzleman by his shipmate during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 17, 2012) Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Scott Slayton, right, is relieved as the hose team nozzleman by his shipmate during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Morgan E. Dial) File# 121017-N-OR551-082