USS Portland, 11th MEU conduct VBSS exercise in Pacific Ocean

U.S. Marines, with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride alongside San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in rigid-hull inflatable boats during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise in the Pacific Ocean, March 1, 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 Sgt. Joseph Helms)