Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Gabriel Caicedo, left, and Airman Jaheim Alexander, both assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) stand by on the flight deck with chalks and chains awaiting the incoming aircraft, April 15, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 04.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9644031 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-N-GN902-1010 |
| Resolution: | 3929x2619 |
| Size: | 1.89 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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