PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2021) Navy Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Bryce Kahle, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), observes nearby small boats as part of a small caliber action team during formation steaming aboard Essex, April 20. Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting routine training off the coast of southern California. Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG.

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