USS Essex Arrives in Los Angeles Port for Fleet Week [Image 3 of 8]

SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

05.19.2026

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Lisa Ferdinando           

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Military journalists document the arrival of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), as it transits into the Port of Los Angeles for Los Angeles Fleet Week, San Pedro, Calif., May 19, 2026. LA Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a public celebration honoring the sea services and showcasing the capabilities and equipment of the Coast Guard, the Navy, and the Marine Corps. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Lisa Ferdinando)

• Date Taken: 05.19.2026
• Date Posted: 05.21.2026 01:43
• Photo ID: 9699900
• VIRIN: 260519-G-BN524-1017
• Resolution: 5689x3798
• Size: 6.06 MB
• Location: SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA, US