PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2021) U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 56, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), transporting Marines and equipment with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian M. Simmons)