A joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) with the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 6, 2023. The amphibious capability of the Navy and Marine Corps team has been demonstrated in a broad range of operations including foreign humanitarian assistance operations, noncombatant emergency evacuations, natural disaster response, the recovery of downed aircraft and personnel, counter-piracy and strike operations, and diverse support to our partner nations. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chu)