171010-N-NB142-249 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2017) A landing craft utility assigned tp Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1 carrying vehicles and equipment from Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting routine operations off the coast of Southern California. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chandler Harrell/Released)