Onslow Beach, N.C. - (Aug. 17, 2006) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Marylu Cuevas, assigned to Beach Masters Unit Two (BMU 2) out of Little Creek Amphibious Base, Va., directs a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU 4) off the beach as part of a Marines on load aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting an Expeditionary Strike Group Integration (ESGINT) with USS Shreveport (LPD 12), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), embarked elements of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Two and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to conduct exercises in preparation for an upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez