US Navy 070301-N-6710M-001 A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after conducting LCAC maintenance turns

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2007) - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) prepares to enter the well deck of dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after conducting LCAC maintenance turns. Tortuga and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESXARG) are currently conducting Blue-Green workups in the first phase of their spring patrol. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick (RELEASED)