Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Hercules Soder assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault USS Essex (LHD 2) directs a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, to liftoff from the flight deck during flight deck operations, Apr. 17, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 04.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9644076 |
| VIRIN: | 260417-N-GN902-2141 |
| Resolution: | 3988x2848 |
| Size: | 2.95 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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