Ensign Michael Carter, left, and Chief Quartermaster Melvin Prescott hoist flags during a drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50).

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 10, 2009) Ensign Michael Carter, left, and Chief Quartermaster Melvin Prescott hoist flags during a drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Flordeliz Valerio) File# 090210-N-9134V-063