PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II, attached to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, sits on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of 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 2nd Class William Phillips/Released)
| Date Taken: | 02.05.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2019 06:58 |
| Photo ID: | 5086217 |
| VIRIN: | 190206-N-AN781-1135 |
| Resolution: | 4737x3158 |
| Size: | 926.49 KB |
| Location: | ARABIAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 93 |
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