Seaman Ashley Kufner, a ramp marshal for USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) deck crew, directs a landing craft air cushioned vehicle into the well-deck during a ship to shore recovery for the Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise, Dec. 6, 2016. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi)