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    USS Essex Conducts Flight Operations

    PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.16.2026

    Photo by Seaman Ivan Garcia 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Meraz, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), signals a CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft attached to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, to take off during flight deck operations April 16, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)

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    Date Taken: 04.16.2026
    Date Posted: 04.27.2026 20:27
    Photo ID: 9644060
    VIRIN: 260416-N-XW565-1076
    Resolution: 5850x4179
    Size: 1.86 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

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