160714-M-QW703-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 makes its approach to the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during Amphibious Squadron – Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration (PMINT) July 14, 2016. PMINT is the first at-sea training period in the MEU’s training workup cycle before its deployment to the Pacific and Central Commands’ areas of operation later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown/Released)