Cmdr. Jeffery Parks and Yeoman Seaman Recruit Nyshanti Ayers, both assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepare to cut a cake during a celebration of the Navy’s 249th birthday, Oct. 15, 2024. 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 3rd Class Emmanuel D. Mathews)
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 10.18.2024 18:30 |
| Photo ID: | 8706203 |
| VIRIN: | 241015-N-EY279-1059 |
| Resolution: | 4994x2972 |
| Size: | 4.08 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 24 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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