171020-M-JH782-0042 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2017) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Air Wing, prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 20, 2017. Exercise Dawn Blitz integrates fifth-generation aviation capabilities into the MAGTF and deploys this capability in sea-and shore-based roles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. April L. Price/Released)