Lt. j.g. Kyle Meakins renders a final salute to Capt. Wayne P. Liebold, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during his bong off ceremony aboard Essex, in San Diego, March 1, 2024. Bong offs are ceremonies commemorating the contributions of senior leadership as they depart the ship for the last time. Essex is homeported in San Diego, conducting a maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish many key systems aboard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donita Burks)
| Date Taken: | 03.01.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 03.07.2024 15:58 |
| Photo ID: | 8275846 |
| VIRIN: | 240301-N-YB310-1023 |
| Resolution: | 4251x2834 |
| Size: | 1.65 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 17 |
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