PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2021) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during well deck operations. Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Richard E. Anglin)