PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2021) Ensign Charlotte Miller stands watch in the pilothouse of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 20, 2021. Essex is underway as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training off the coast of southern California with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)