Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joaquin Duron-Villa assigned to the America-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs an CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, to take off the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during flight 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: | 9644085 |
| VIRIN: | 260417-N-XW565-1106 |
| Resolution: | 6020x4300 |
| Size: | 4.13 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 0 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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