From right to left, amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), and guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) sail in formation behind amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), April 20.

 

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2021)  The Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine training as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)