A Marine assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit climbs a Jacob's ladder from an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat to the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a maritime raid force drill. San Diego, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is on her maiden deployment with the 11th MEU to promote peace and freedom of the seas by providing security and stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)