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Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Derek Kropfl, assigned to the Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), directs an F-35B Lighting II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 to take off during flight deck operations April 22, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 04.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 21:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9644190 |
| VIRIN: | 260422-N-XW565-2159 |
| Resolution: | 6430x4592 |
| Size: | 4.98 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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