A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 passes in front of the USS Makin Island as it departs from Camp Pendleton transporting personnel and vehicles to the USS San Diego during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego, May 13, 2014. COMPTUEX is the second at-sea period during the 11th MEU and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group joint predeployment training program, during which they will refine mission-related operations and blue-green communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)