Gulf of Oman (Apr. 25, 2004) - A Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team deployed form the amphibious dock landings ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), departs a dhow after talking with local fisherman during a compliant search of their wooden dhow. The amphibious dock landing ship Whidbey Island is deployed to the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility to support the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer. (RELEASED)