MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (April 8, 2024) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) in Morehead City, North Carolina, April 8, 2024. Oak Hill is operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th MEU. Naval integration provides combatant commanders and America's civilian leaders highly-capable forces that deter adversaries, underpin American security and economic prosperity, and reassure allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Kemble)