Quartermaster 2nd Class Crystal Castillo prepares to log ships course and speed on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18).

GULF OF ADEN (May. 11, 2016) Quartermaster 2nd Class Crystal Castillo prepares to log ships course and speed on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). USS New Orleans is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea D. Daily) File# 160511-N-GR718-066