Keywords: US Navy 070307-N-6710M-004 A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) while conducting amphibious operations.jpg en SOUTH CHINA SEA March 7 2007 - A Landing Craft Utility LCU prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Tortuga LSD 46 while conducting amphibious operations Tortuga and Essex Amphibious Ready Group along with he 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently conducting the first phase of annual spring patrols U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick RELEASED 2007-03-07 070307-N-6710M-004 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 43753 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Tortuga LSD-46 Landing craft utility |