THE TENSION: File Photos: USS Hartford, USS New Orleans

CHESAPEAKE BAY (March 25, 2008) Starboard bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) anchored off the U.S. Naval Academy. (U.S. Navy photo by Don S. Montgomery.)

CHESAPEAKE BAY (March 25, 2008) View of the main diving and control station onboard the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768). The vessel stopped for a port visit to the US Naval Academy and is open for public tours. (U.S. Navy photo by Don S. Montgomery.)

CHESAPEAKE BAY (March 25, 2008) Port bow view of the fore section of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) moored off the U.S, Naval Academy. (U.S. Navy photo by Don S. Montgomery.)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2008) The amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) performs plane guard duty during flight operations for the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), not pictured. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Jared Apollo Burgamy.)

SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet and E-2C Hawkeye fly over the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during the city’s Sea and Air Parade. The annual event, which is part of the month-long Fleet Week celebration, featured a parade of ships through San Diego Bay and flybys from Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd James Seward.)

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Sept. 11, 2007) - Tugboats assigned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor assist San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) to the pier at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center. New Orleans was in Pearl Harbor following Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials to provide an opportune lift for Sailors and service members assigned to the Hawaii region. The opportune lift program allows Sailors, service members and their families to save money by transporting privately owned vehicles to the mainland United States on a Navy ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael A. Lantron.)

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