PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2021) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) signal an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during takeoff from Essex. 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 Sgt. Jennessa Davey)