PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2021) An AV/8B Harrier, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, takes off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting routine training as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sang Kim)