180327-N-AT135-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2018) Landing craft, air-cushion (LCAC) vehicles attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 hold amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Freeman/Released)