PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2019) Lt. Aaron Wallinig, chaplain aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), observes Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1629, assigned to Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, prepare to dock with Somerset during Pacific Blitz 2019. Pacific Blitz 2019 is an opportunity for Forces to increase maritime readiness to be prepared for real-world crisis situations. Pacific Blitz 2019 provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response expected of the Navy and Marine Corps.

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