SAN ANTONIO APPROACH A landing craft air cushion prepares to embark aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio in the Persian Gulf, Dec. 24, 2008. The USS San Antonio is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.05 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 408617-K-AIQ35-534.jpg Photo Gallery