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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Matthews, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes the aircraft’s approach toward the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), May 13, 2021. 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 Cpl. Israel Chincio)