181004-M-ES894-702 ONSLOW BEACH, N.C. (Oct. 4, 2018) Landing craft air cushion 68 prepares to embark the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during an amphibious assault rehearsal off the coast of Onslow Beach, N.C., in preparation for exercise Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 4, 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit opportunities to train as a Marine air/ground task force in unique environments in support of partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale/Released)