170715-N-NB142-145 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2017) Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 pilot a landing craft, air cushion into the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The ship is underway conducting sea trials off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)