The Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) Command Master Chief and Sailors assigned to Essex prepares to chock and chain a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 during flight deck operations. Apr. 17, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 04.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9644077 |
| VIRIN: | 260417-N-XW565-1054 |
| Resolution: | 6308x4506 |
| Size: | 5.26 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 0 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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