U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Keilon Simon, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Bleeds pressure on a close-in weapon system during ammunition upload, June 15, 2026. Essex is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Cummunication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle)
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.17.2026 01:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9755286 |
| VIRIN: | 260615-N-GN902-1003 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 2.47 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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