USS Essex In-Port Operations [Image 1 of 2]

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

11.29.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brett McMinoway 

USS Essex (LHD 2)

MANAMA, BAHRAIN (Nov. 29, 2021) Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, Deputy Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, right, congratulates the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Sailor of the Year awardee, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Maxwell Beers, left, in the hangar bay of Essex, Nov. 29. Essex and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brett McMinoway)

• Date Taken: 11.29.2021
• Date Posted: 12.01.2021 10:20
• Photo ID: 6959354
• VIRIN: 211129-N-EB193-1202
• Resolution: 3534x2524
• Size: 1.06 MB
• Location: MANAMA, BH