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    USS Essex Underway Operations [Image 5 of 9]

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    A military or naval personnel member is directing vehicle traffic inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval vessel or large military transport craft. The individual is using illuminated yellow marshalling wands to guide vehicles, with military equipment visible in the background. The wet deck surface and dim lighting suggest an operational environment, possibly during loading or unloading operations.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    05.25.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Wesley Richardson 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    PACIFIC OCEAN (May 25, 2021) Seaman Stanley Cabrales, from San Jose, Calif., signals to load vehicles onto a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) during well deck operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), May 25. Sailors and Marines of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducting integrated training off the coast of southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wesley Richardson)

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    Date Taken: 05.25.2021
    Date Posted: 05.26.2021 20:51
    Photo ID: 6664988
    VIRIN: 210525-N-ZW128-1042
    Resolution: 4262x3044
    Size: 928.78 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 25
    Downloads: 13

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    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is photographed in low-altitude flight over open ocean water. The aircraft is captured in a transitional or slow-flight configuration with landing gear deployed and rotors in a near-vertical position. The image is taken from another airborne platform, suggesting a formation flight or aerial photography mission.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is performing a vertical landing or hover approach on the flight deck of a naval vessel. A flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey is visible on the deck, using hand signals to guide the aircraft. The scene takes place over open ocean under clear, bright conditions.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identified as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft bears the number '02' on its fuselage and displays markings consistent with the United States Marine Corps. The rotors are spinning and show motion blur, indicating active flight.
    The image shows a close-up view of a naval weapon system, likely a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) or similar multi-barrel rotary cannon mounted on a warship, with a protective canvas cover partially draped over it. In the background, a military helicopter is visible in flight over open ocean. The foreground weapon system dominates the frame while the helicopter appears small and distant against an overcast sky.
    A military or naval personnel member is directing vehicle traffic inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval vessel or large military transport craft. The individual is using illuminated yellow marshalling wands to guide vehicles, with military equipment visible in the background. The wet deck surface and dim lighting suggest an operational environment, possibly during loading or unloading operations.
    A naval deck crew member wearing a blue 'DECK' labeled vest and hearing protection is directing a military armored vehicle using illuminated yellow wands inside what appears to be a ship's hangar bay or vehicle deck. The scene is dimly lit, with additional crew members visible in the background. The setting is consistent with vehicle marshaling operations aboard a military vessel.
    A military deck handler is directing vehicles inside what appears to be the well deck of a naval amphibious vessel. The handler is using illuminated wands in a crossed position, signaling a stop or hold to an approaching military wheeled vehicle. Multiple tracked and wheeled military vehicles are staged in the dimly lit, wet interior of the ship.
    A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) numbered '73' is docked inside the well deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The hovercraft is loaded with military vehicles and equipment, and appears to be either embarking or disembarking from the vessel. A crew member in yellow and green gear is visible in the foreground on the right side.
    A silhouetted figure, likely military or aviation personnel, is positioned at the edge of an open aircraft or ship bay holding illuminated glow sticks. The scene is heavily backlit with haze or fog, creating a dramatic contrast between the dark figure and the bright exterior. The individual appears to be performing a signaling or marshaling role.

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