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    USS Essex Conducts Flight Operations

    PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.17.2026

    Photo by Seaman Aaron Rolle 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    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)

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    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

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