Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Keirsten Gross assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), directs an CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, to liftoff of the flight deck during flight deck operations, April 15, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 04.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9644037 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-N-XW565-1027 |
| Resolution: | 7129x4752 |
| Size: | 6.37 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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