PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2022) Sailors conduct a stern gate marriage with a landing craft, utility (LCU), in the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), March 2, 2022. 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 2nd Class Devin Kates)