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    USS Essex Conducts Flight Operations

    PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.17.2026

    Photo by Seaman Ivan Garcia 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    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)

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    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

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