Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) direct an F-35B Lighting II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 to taxi on the flight deck during flight deck operations April 22, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 21:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9644172 |
| VIRIN: | 260422-N-GN902-1126 |
| Resolution: | 4112x2741 |
| Size: | 2.27 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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