Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 57, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, is towed into the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an LCAC 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: | 9644144 |
| VIRIN: | 260419-N-XW565-1039 |
| Resolution: | 4395x2441 |
| Size: | 2.47 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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