150327-N-FB203-105 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2015) Lt. Michael Clees monitors the approach of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) in debark control aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)