Chief Gunner’s Mate Marcello Chaney, left, and Aviation Ordinanceman 3rd class Jahleen Kearse hook cargo to an MH-60 Seahawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 on the flight deck of the Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) April 23, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 21:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9644209 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-N-GN902-3067 |
| Resolution: | 4328x2820 |
| Size: | 2.21 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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