An F-35B Lighting II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 launches from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) 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: | 9644173 |
| VIRIN: | 260422-N-GN902-1143 |
| Resolution: | 4404x2936 |
| Size: | 2.2 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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