[Kathy in Alaska]

A member of the Navy's cargo handling and port group removes steel cable lines attached to an amphibious assault vehicle after it is lifted by crane into the cargo bay of the USNS Charlton, July 9, 2003. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson

Members of the Navy's cargo handling and port group watch as an amphibious assault vehicle is lifted by crane into the cargo bay of the USNS Charlton at Port Shueiba, Kuwait, July 9, 2003. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson

[Kathy in Alaska]

Members of the Navy's cargo handling and port group guide a U.S. Marine forklift attached by heavy duty cables as it is lifted by crane onto the USNS Charlton at Port Shueiba, Kuwait, July 9, 2003. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Arlo K. Abrahamson