260203-N-GN902-1097 Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Headling) 3rd Class Christopher Meraz, assigned to the America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 165, to take off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Feb. 3, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 02.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 22:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9530319 |
| VIRIN: | 260203-N-GN902-1097 |
| Resolution: | 3647x2428 |
| Size: | 2.59 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 7 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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