EAST CHINA SEA (Dec. 6, 2010) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in exercise Keen Sword 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith/Released)
