180424-M-PK127-002 SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2018) Marines and Sailors stand at attention aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2) as they pass by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG-92) during Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Exercise (ARGMEUEX), April 24 2018. ARGMEUEX provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. Additionally, ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr./Released)