THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS San Antonio; March 13, 2008

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) A sailor guides a Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock(Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles approach the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle spins onto the ramp of the vehicle stowage area inside the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles wait to be guided onto the vehicle stowage area inside the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle backs up a ramp as it is guided onto the vehicle stowage area inside the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2008) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 8, 2007) Commander Kurt. A. Kastner, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), and Lt. Col. John W. Capdepon, executive officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, search the horizon for a ship lost in stormy seas off the North Carolina coast. The ship braved 14-foot waves during the search for the craft, which reported losing electronic and navigation capabilities. The craft returned to port using a magnetic compass. The USS San Antonio is undergoing an operational evaluation with elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik N. Hoffman (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 8, 2007) Waves crash over the bow of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) as the ship speeds to the last known location of a missing fishing vessel off the North Carolina coast. The ship braved 14-foot waves during the search for the craft, which reported losing electronic and navigation capabilities. The craft returned to port using a magnetic compass. The USS San Antonio is undergoing an operational evaluation with elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik N. Hoffman (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2008) Waves crash over the bow of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) as the ship speeds to the last known location of a missing fishing vessel off the North Carolina coast. The ship braved 14-foot waves during the search for the craft, which reported losing electronic and navigation capabilities. The craft returned to port using a magnetic compass. The USS San Antonio is undergoing an operational evaluation with elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 6, 2008) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion of Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 26, back a 7-ton truck down the ramp onto a waiting landing craft utility in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron J. Rock (Released)