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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2021) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) transits the Pacific Ocean with amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 17. Essex is underway as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) off the coast of southern California. Together, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1, and ships are designated as an ARG. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett McMinoway)