170801-N-GG858-070 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2017) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1630, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, prepares to enter the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) after a Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) load exercise. DSCA events are designed to provide Department of Defense assets to civil authorities in response to requests for assistance for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic activities from qualifying entities for special events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Dickinson/Released)