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A military watercraft enters the well deck of a ship at night, with lights and mist behind it.

Warfighting Readiness

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 enters the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2026.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dylan Chagnon VIRIN: 260223-M-HU496-1039.JPG
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