A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) travels from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to Timor-Leste.

DILI, Timor-Leste (Oct. 11, 2012) A Landing Craft Utility (LCU) travels from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to Timor-Leste. Peleliu and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) are on a deployment with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Knight) File# 121011-N-HU377-048