180430-N-YJ378-0119 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 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines H & S Company, Scout Sniper Platoon, stand watch as part of the small craft action team during a force protection exercise. Anchorage is underway conducting Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (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 2nd Class Brandon Williams-Church/Released)