Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 57, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to enter the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during well deck operation April 18, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9644122 |
| VIRIN: | 260418-N-GN902-1025 |
| Resolution: | 4840x1855 |
| Size: | 2.9 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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