PACIFIC OCEAN (March 31, 2021) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 transits the Pacific Ocean while conducting well deck operations with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Luke McGovern)