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) retrieve chalks and chains from a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, on the flight deck, 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: | 9644033 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-N-GN902-1030 |
| Resolution: | 4011x2295 |
| Size: | 1.27 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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