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)
| 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 |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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