CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2023) Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approach the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a certification exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2023. The certification exercise was conducted in order to certify 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion for ship-to-shore and vehicle recovery operations. Amphibious combat vehicles are currently authorized to conduct waterborne operations in open and protected waters, while surf zone transit testing is ongoing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)