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A simulated evacuee approaches a security screening station during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

A simulated evacuee approaches a security screening station during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Josh Amaral, master at arms, creates security badges for a simulated evacuee during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Josh Amaral, master at arms, creates security badges for a simulated evacuee during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

A simulated evacuee gives his information during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

A simulated evacuee gives his information during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

Simulated evacuees approach a security screening station during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Simulated evacuees approach a security screening station during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Josh Amaral, master at arms, left, removes a pistol from a simulated evacuee during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Josh Amaral, master at arms, left, removes a pistol from a simulated evacuee during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Marines search with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Combat Cargo for foreign objects and debris (FOD) aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Marines searched for FOD to prevent possible damage to aircraft.

U.S. Marines search with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Combat Cargo for foreign objects and debris (FOD) aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Marines searched for FOD to prevent possible damage to aircraft.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ginna Stalker supervises her Marines as they search for foreign objects and debris (FOD) aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Marines searched for FOD to prevent possible damage to aircraft.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ginna Stalker supervises her Marines as they search for foreign objects and debris (FOD) aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Marines searched for FOD to prevent possible damage to aircraft.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Navy sailors conduct medical screening for simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

U.S. Navy sailors conduct medical screening for simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

A simulated evacuee completes a medical screening form during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

A simulated evacuee completes a medical screening form during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

A U.S. Navy sailor asks questions as a part of the medical screening for simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

A U.S. Navy sailor asks questions as a part of the medical screening for simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Navy sailors ask questions as a part of the medical screening for simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

U.S. Navy sailors ask questions as a part of the medical screening for simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Navy sailors await the arrival of simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

U.S. Navy sailors await the arrival of simulated evacuees during an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua T. Bailey, executive officer of the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), discusses after action points for an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua T. Bailey, executive officer of the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), discusses after action points for an evacuation control center drill aboard the USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), April 13, 2016. The Sailors conducted the exercise to simulate and validate procedures that would be used during an evacuation.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Neill Sevelius

U.S. Marines assigned to BLT 1/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit drive assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey Island near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/22 Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to BLT 1/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit drive assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey Island near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/22 Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Marines assigned to BLT 1/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit drive assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey Island near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/22 Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to BLT 1/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit drive assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey Island near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/22 Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drive assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey (LSD-41) Island near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the Whidbey Island during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drive assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey (LSD-41) Island near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the Whidbey Island during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Sailors, right, escort Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), while driving assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the Whidbey Island during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise. (

U.S. Sailors, right, escort Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), while driving assault amphibious vehicles from Onslow Beach to the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. The Marines departed Onslow Beach and boarded the Whidbey Island during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise. (

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Navy Sailors observe Marines as they drive assault amphibious vehicles to the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

U.S. Navy Sailors observe Marines as they drive assault amphibious vehicles to the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Navy Sailors observe Marines as they drive assault amphibious vehicles to the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

U.S. Navy Sailors observe Marines as they drive assault amphibious vehicles to the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Navy Sailors drive a safety boat near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

U.S. Navy Sailors drive a safety boat near Beaufort, N.C., April 10, 2016. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/6), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Onslow Beach and boarded the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) during Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) / MEU exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders