MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)
