Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Davon James, right, and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Joclyn Newsom, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), observe Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 57, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepare to enter the well deck for an emergency recovery training evolution April 19, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 20:47 |
| Photo ID: | 9644143 |
| VIRIN: | 260419-N-XW565-1006 |
| Resolution: | 3000x2188 |
| Size: | 2.33 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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