Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd class Christopher Meraz, center, assigned to the America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd class Maritza Valdez Sanchez, left, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) retrieve chalks and chains from 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: | 9644034 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-N-GN902-1050 |
| Resolution: | 3742x2495 |
| Size: | 2.2 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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