USS Portland, 11th MEU conduct well deck ops in Pacific Ocean

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to enter the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)