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Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Derek Kropfl, assigned to the Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Rob Miller, assigned to the America-class Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), direct two F-35B Lighting IIs attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 after landing on the flight deck of Essex during flight deck operations April 22, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Brian P. Caracci)
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 21:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9644180 |
| VIRIN: | 260422-N-GV721-1316 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
| Size: | 1.03 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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