PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2021) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) transits in formation with the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), left, the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), center and then amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaxson Fryar)