170714-N-EJ625-127 CORONADO, Calif. (July 14, 2017) Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Gregory Lipetzky, assigned to Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1, looks to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 1) during a boarding operation. LCU-1’s mission is to conduct ship to shore movements and assist amphibious ships to obtain training qualifications to meet mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Horne/Released)