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USS ESSEX (LHD 2), GULF OF OMAN

10.27.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bradley Gee 

USS Essex (LHD 2)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Amanda Bukolt measures the eye of double-braided line after conducting a splice in the upper vehicle deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.27.2015
• Date Posted: 10.27.2015 14:39
• Photo ID: 2252420
• VIRIN: 151027-N-IC565-053
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 983.63 KB
• Location: USS ESSEX (LHD 2), GULF OF OMAN