Military PICTURE OF THE DAY

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 29, 2012) -- An opposing force vessel explodes off the starboard side of that amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during a simulated small boat attack of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Sterett (DDG 104). The event was one of three major training scenarios held at Naval Base San Diego during Citadel Protect 2012. This tactical exercise is designed to test and assess Navy capability to protect ships from various potential threats in U.S. Naval ports. U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin L. Webb