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    USS Essex Conducts F-35 Operations

    PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.24.2026

    Photo by Seaman Ivan Garcia 

    USS Essex (LHD 2)

    Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Adam Montoya, assigned to the Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), launches an F-35B Lighting II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 from the flight deck during flight deck operations April 23, 2026. Essex is currently underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)

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    Date Taken: 04.24.2026
    Date Posted: 04.27.2026 21:08
    Photo ID: 9644223
    VIRIN: 260423-N-XW565-2110
    Resolution: 6062x4330
    Size: 8.05 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN, PACIFIC OCEAN

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