Keywords: strait transit straittransit amphibious dock landing ship amphibiousdocklandingship uss whidbey island usswhidbeyisland lsd 41 lsd41 turkish straits turkishstraits outdoor waterfront water vehicle boat sea 160721-N-TI017-211 BOSPHORUS STRAIT (July 21, 2016) The amphibious dock ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) transits the Turkish straits. Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released) 160721-N-TI017-211 BOSPHORUS STRAIT (July 21, 2016) The amphibious dock ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) transits the Turkish straits. Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released) |