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The stern gate floods the well deck with sea water on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during ballast testing, Dec. 13, 2025. Essex is underway following a planned maintenance period to upgrade and refurbish key systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Zachary Warr)
| Date Taken: | 12.13.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.16.2025 23:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9447359 |
| VIRIN: | 251213-N-DR102-2146 |
| Resolution: | 2438x1486 |
| Size: | 751.61 KB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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