Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 57, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, begins its approach to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in preparations for well deck operation April 18, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Wright)
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9644129 |
| VIRIN: | 260418-N-NK504-1051 |
| Resolution: | 3360x1890 |
| Size: | 770.55 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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