PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2021) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)