180330-M-MR595-1026 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) approaches the Wasp-class Amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between the 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez/Released)