INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2019) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Zachary Skates grinds metal aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Diffie/Released)
| Date Taken: | 01.31.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.05.2019 08:40 |
| Photo ID: | 5080261 |
| VIRIN: | 190131-N-EY021-1009 |
| Resolution: | 5602x3735 |
| Size: | 1.08 MB |
| Location: | ARABIAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 33 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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