151110-N-SF984-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2015) Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) launch an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the well deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Troy Milburn/Released)