180504-N-NB142-099 (PACIFIC OCEAN) May 4, 2018 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Hao Vu taxis an F-35B Lighting II attached to the Avengers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 across the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during 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 team through joint planning and execution of challenging and realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)