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