170714-N-EJ625-188 CORONADO, Calif. (July 14, 2017) Chief Operations Specialist Patrick Arthur, assigned to Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1, assists in directing Landing Craft Utility 1630 toward the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) 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)