Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board the USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) in assault amphibious vehicles (AAV7A1) near Onslow Beach, N.C., June 27, 2016. The Marines boarded in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Garcia / 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit/Released)