PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 3, 2023) Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in fast-rope and hoist drills from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Jan. 3, 2023. A force in readiness, the 13th MEU trains to sustain skills allowing Marines and sailors to respond to crises in all domain environments. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and Anchorage, and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)