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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Meraz, assigned to the America-class Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), directs an F-35B Lighting II 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: | 9644182 |
| VIRIN: | 260422-N-GV721-1351 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
| Size: | 1.07 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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