ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2021) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ordnance loading procedures aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise (AMX), Dec. 2, 2021. AMX is the second at-sea period in a MEU's Predeployment Training Program; it aims to build and strengthen relationships, and improve combat effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brittney Vella)