ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 23, 2010) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) performs a stern gate transfer with U.S. Army logistics support vessel USAV SP/4 James A. Loux (LSV 6). Carter Hall is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristin L. Grover/Released)