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    USS Essex Conducts flight Operations

    PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.15.2026

    Photo by Seaman Aaron Rolle 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    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)

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    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

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