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SASEBO, Japan

SASEBO, Japan (May 28, 2021) Cmdr. Wilbur Hines salutes Rear Adm. Chris Engdahl as he assumes the responsibility of Commander Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 from Cmdr. Kirk Sowers. NBU-7 provides forward-deployed beach party teams, LCAC, and LCU detachments that are fully trained, properly manned, interoperable, well-maintained, and combat-sustainable to conduct amphibious operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet littoral environments. NBU-7, part of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Sherrie Flippin) Share

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, California

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, California (May 15, 2021) U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload personnel and equipment from Landing Craft, Air Cushion 56, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, during an expeditionary advance base exercise, May 15, 2021. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting integrated training on and off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores) Share

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, California

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, California (May 15, 2021) U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload a Humvee from Landing Craft, Air Cushion 56, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, during an expeditionary advance base exercise, May 15, 2021. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting integrated training on and off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores) Share

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif.

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (May 15, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) sails in the Pacific Ocean behind Landing Craft, Air Cushion 56, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, during an expeditionary advance base exercise, May 15, 2021. Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting integrated training on and off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores) Share

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif.

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (May 15, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robert Poremba, a rifleman with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), holds security during an amphibious landing as part of an expeditionary advance base exercise, May 15, 2021. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) are conducting integrated training on and off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores) Share

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif.

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (May 15, 2021) Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), offload a light armored vehicle during an amphibious landing as part of an expeditionary advance base exercise, May 15, 2021. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group are conducting integrated training on and off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 25, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cory Marks, from Houston, signals to a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) during well deck operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 25. Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting integrated training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wesley Richardson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2021) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 19, 2021. Essex is underway as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2021) Boatswain�s Mate 2nd Class Nathaniel Frith, from Columbus, Ga., guides a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, into the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are underway conducting integrated training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2021) U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 76, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), transporting Marines and equipment with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian M. Simmons) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) watch as Landing Craft, Air Cushion 76 with Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter Portland�s well deck. Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian M. Simmons) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2021) U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 56, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), transporting Marines and equipment with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Marines and Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian M. Simmons) Share