FEB 14, 2022 U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, power wash a CH-53E Super Stallion engine during aircraft wash-downs aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), Feb. 10. Portland, part of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with alliances and partners and serve as a ready response force to ensure maritime security and a free and open Indo-Pacific region.