SEA OF JAPAN (Nov. 4, 2009) An amphibious assault vehicle from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) returns to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) after participating in a beach landing exercise. Denver is the lead ship of the Denver Amphibious Ready Group participating in the annual bilateral Korean Integrated Training Program (KITP) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Andrew Smith/Released)