Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Hercules Soder, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), sends off a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, 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: | 9644038 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-N-XW565-1036 |
| Resolution: | 3932x5504 |
| Size: | 3.22 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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