190826-M-MV109-0016 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class James Thomas signals a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 into the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) to prepare for training operations during an amphibious ready group and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) exercise, Aug. 26, 2019, off the coast of North Carolina. The Bataan ARG and 26th MEU are enhancing joint integration, lethality and collective capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)