PACIFIC OCEAN (May 25, 2021) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enters the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 25, 2021. Essex is underway as a part of the Essex Amphibious Group (ARG) conducting integrated training with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) off the coast of southern California. Together the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway)