180430-N-PH222-0025 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 30, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), stand ready on the bridge wing during a force protection exercise. Anchorage is underway for an Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU exercise (ARGMEUEX). ARGMEUEX enhances 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden/Released)