THE TENSION: Combat Camera: On Board USS Nassau; Feb. 21, 2008

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2008) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals (Released)

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) departs the pier for a six-month deployment. Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julie Matyascik (Released)

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2008) Tug boats guide the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) away from the pier as the ship departs for a six-month deployment. Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julie Matyascik (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) Landing craft units of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 prepare to come aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1661 of Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 prepares to come aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) Seaman Joshua Thompson, of Seattle, Wash., peers through the 'big eyes' while standing watch topside aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) An SH-60F Seahawk helicopter lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)