171226-N-XN518-197 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 26, 2017) College
171226-N-XN518-197 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 26, 2017) College football players from the Washington State University Cougars attend a Holiday Bowl even and tour in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS... More
171226-N-XN518-158 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 26, 2017) Boatswain’s
171226-N-XN518-158 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 26, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Nikolas Rojas speaks to the college football players from the Washington State University Cougars in the well deck of Wasp-class amphibiou... More
170716-N-XN518-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Operations
170716-N-XN518-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jacqueline Hensler monitors and logs time during well deck operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LH... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, greets San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) du... More
180310-N-XN518-010 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Chief
180310-N-XN518-010 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Chief Petty Officer Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Kaleb Willi briefs Sailors and Marines before fighting a simulated fire on the flight deck of the Wasp-... More
ARABIAN GULF (August 18, 2015) Supply Sailors move
ARABIAN GULF (August 18, 2015) Supply Sailors move boxes during a 100-man working party in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Mil... More
170508-N-XN518-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Deck
170508-N-XN518-023 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Deck department Sailors rig an anchor chain during a precision anchor drop test aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway ... More
170721-N-XN518-062 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Damage
170721-N-XN518-062 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Troy Brassel maintain communications during a main space fire drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Esse... More
171005-N-XN518-029 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) George
171005-N-XN518-029 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) George P. Shultz, a former secretary of state and current chairman of Energy Policy at the Hoover Institution Schultz-Stephenson Task Force, speaks at a senior le... More
GULF OF ADEN (JULY 5, 2015) Religious Program Specialist
GULF OF ADEN (JULY 5, 2015) Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Confer and Fireman Kylas Armijo conduct fire hose training during a main space fire drill aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) Capt. Pete Mantz, USS
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) Capt. Pete Mantz, USS Essex (LHD 2) Commanding Officer, speaks to Sailors in the forecastle of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Airman Raymond Zielinski
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) Airman Raymond Zielinski shoots a .50 -cal machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Am... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jorge Restrepo performs a dental cleaning aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Dawn Blitz 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenar... More
170819-N-XN518-288 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017) An
170819-N-XN518-288 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017) An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 awaits take off aboard the Wasp-class amphibio... More
170717-N-XN518-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2017) Boatswain’s
170717-N-XN518-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch, Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Jesse Sperry, pipes from the pilot house of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander Corey speaks to students of the Turlock High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps touring the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship ... More
U.S. Sailors assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter
U.S. Sailors assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 observe the sun rise next to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Ess... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Elisha Loar shoots a .50 cal machine gun aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a live-fire exercise. Essex is the flagship ... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) visit patients at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center during Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet w... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, speaks on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Fleet Week San Fra... More
180310-N-XN518-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Sailors
180310-N-XN518-031 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Sailors and Marines work together to fight a simulated fire on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is training wi... More
170816-N-XN518-120 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2017) Aviation
170816-N-XN518-120 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jesus Osoribarreto recovers an MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft during flight operations on the flight deck of the... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 12, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 12, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Joseph Delgado blows the boatswain’s pipe on the bridge of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is curr... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2015) Capt. Brian Quin, executive
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2015) Capt. Brian Quin, executive officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), conducts M4 rifle-familiarization training on the port elevator. Essex is the flagship ... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Lance Cpl. Nathan Colter,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Lance Cpl. Nathan Colter, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, demonstrates the operation of an MK19 grenade launcher to students of the Turlock High School Navy Junior Reser... More
150706-N-XN518-004 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 6, 2015) Sailors
150706-N-XN518-004 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 6, 2015) Sailors bring in a pallet of bottled water into the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) alon... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jorge Restrepo puts on gloves before a dental cleaning procedure aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Dawn Blitz 2017.... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jorge Restrepo performs a dental cleaning for Mass Communication Specialist Donavan K. Patubo aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (L... More
170822-N-XN518-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Sailors
170822-N-XN518-004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Sailors move ammunition in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammunition onload. Essex is underway conducting s... More
170821-N-XN518-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) Sailors
170821-N-XN518-085 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) Sailors move ammunition on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammunition on-load. Essex is underway conducting... More
170508-N-XN518-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Deck
170508-N-XN518-060 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 8, 2017) Deck department Sailors attach a pelican hook to an anchor chain during a precision anchor drop test aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) Wasp-class amphibious
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulates a strait transit as part of Dawn Blitz 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train and integrate... More
170822-N-XN518-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Aviation
170822-N-XN518-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kevin Graves stows ammunition in a weapons magazine aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammu... More
171012-N-XN518-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Gunner’s
171012-N-XN518-091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ian Kilcrease handles 25mm rounds during an ammo download on the fantail of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex i... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Ensign Scott Ryder checks
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Ensign Scott Ryder checks a battle lantern during a safety zone inspection aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Gro... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) speak to employees while visiting the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center during Fleet Week San Fr... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 receives signals from aircraft directors on the flight deck of the Wasp-cl... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2015) Command Master Chief
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 25, 2015) Command Master Chief Pete Santos conducts M4 rifle-familiarization training on the port elevator of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of t... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2017) Cpl. Andrew Mariotti,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2017) Cpl. Andrew Mariotti, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates the operation of an M240B machine gun to students of the Silver Creek High Sc... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Sgt. Robert Pelucca, assigned
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Sgt. Robert Pelucca, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, discusses Marine weaponry with guests aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Fleet Week... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) San Francisco Mayor Ed
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee attends a Fleet Week San Francisco press conference on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Fleet week provides an opp... More
170721-N-XN518-101 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Essex
170721-N-XN518-101 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Essex Sailors participate in a main space fire drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is home-ported in San Diego preparing for... More
170721-N-XN518-082 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Chief
170721-N-XN518-082 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Chief Hull Technician Newk Newcomb trains Damage Controlman 3rd Class Troy Brassel during a main space fire drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS E... More
170301-N-XN518-012 SAN DIEGO-- Sailors turn in their
170301-N-XN518-012 SAN DIEGO-- Sailors turn in their hardhats onboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2). Essex is nearing the end of a Planned Maintenance Availability (PMA) period, where they... More
170716-N-XN518-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Sailors
170716-N-XN518-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Sailors plot the location information for a dead reckoning tracker during well deck operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). E... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2017) Lance Cpl. Jacob Lewis,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2017) Lance Cpl. Jacob Lewis, assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, speaks to students of the Silver Creek High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps in th... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 receives signals from aircraft directors on the flight deck of the Wasp-cl... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) Marines assigned to 1st
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 27, 2017) Marines assigned to 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) load into an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the “Sea Elks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 on... More
150718-N-XN521-050 INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) Sailors
150718-N-XN521-050 INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) Sailors fight a simulated fire during damage control drills aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, homeported in San Diego, is co... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) San Francisco Mayor Ed
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee speaks on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Fleet Week San Francisco press conference. Fleet week provide... More
HONG KONG (June 9, 2015) Mass Communication Specialist
HONG KONG (June 9, 2015) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Veloicaza takes a photo of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey Younger during a tour of Lantau Island. The Essex Amphibious ... More
171012-N-XN518-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Fire
171012-N-XN518-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Codi Barrick attaches a loader to a Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) during an ammo download on the fantail of Wasp-class amphibious assa... More
150705-N-XN518-014 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 5, 2015) Capt.
150705-N-XN518-014 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 5, 2015) Capt. Peter Mantz speaks with Machinist Mate 1st Class Ana L. Lauzurique in the Aft Main Machinery Room of of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).... More
150723-N-XN518-005 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 23, 2015) Sailors
150723-N-XN518-005 GULF OF ADEN (JULY 23, 2015) Sailors and Marines stand by MH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during flight operations on the flight dec... More
170817-N-XN518-129 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2017) Aviation
170817-N-XN518-129 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kyson Respicio assists Aviation Boatwain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Courtney Harbelis in the recovery of a CH-53E... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ian Kilcrease discusses Navy weaponry with guests on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Fleet Week San Franci... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) Wasp-class amphibious
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2017) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) simulates a strait transit as part of Dawn Blitz 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven exercise designed to train and integrate... More
170819-N-XN518-369 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017) An
170819-N-XN518-369 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017) An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 prepares to take off from the Wasp-class amphi... More
SAN DIEGO (FEBRUARY 15, 2017) USS ESSEX (LHD 2) Commanding
SAN DIEGO (FEBRUARY 15, 2017) USS ESSEX (LHD 2) Commanding Officer, Capt. Brian Quin, serves lunch in the ship's galley. The galley reopened following an entended period during the ship's Planned Maintenance Av... More
180310-N-XN518-123 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Sailors
180310-N-XN518-123 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Sailors and Marines simulate fighting a fire on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is training with the other sh... More
170811-N-XN518-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2017) Capt.
170811-N-XN518-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2017) Capt. Brian T. Mutty, executive officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay following a division in ... More
150718-N-XN521-044 INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) Sailors
150718-N-XN521-044 INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) Sailors fake out a fire hose during damage control drills aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, homeported in San Diego, is cond... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) Rear Adm. Cathal O’Connor, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, speaks with the Honorable George P. Shultz in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) at ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Ryan Mitchell and Chief David Pierce throw a gun target overboard from the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in prep... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Air Department Sailors
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2017) Air Department Sailors perform a foreign object debris walk down on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Dawn Blitz 2017. Dawn Blitz i... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Deck Sailors have their
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 18, 2015) Deck Sailors have their blood pressure checked by a hospital corpsman in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment at sea (RAS) w... More
180310-N-XN518-109 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Sailors
180310-N-XN518-109 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 10, 2018) Sailors and Marines simulate fighting a fire on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is training with the other sh... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Lance Cpl. John Evans,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Lance Cpl. John Evans, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, demonstrates the operation of an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun to guests during Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet week pr... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kaleem Lylesdawson speaks to guests aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet week provides... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) ABHAN Paulette Wences
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) ABHAN Paulette Wences uses an AS-32 spotting dolly to move an MV-22 Osprey into the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, part of the Essex Amph... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 2, 2015) Machinist’s Mate Fireman
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 2, 2015) Machinist’s Mate Fireman Amber Young prepares to light off a boiler in the main machinery room of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Gr... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) Capt. Pete Mantz, USS
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) Capt. Pete Mantz, USS Essex (LHD 2) Commanding Officer, speaks to Sailors in the forecastle of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2015) Legalman 1st Class John
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 21, 2015) Legalman 1st Class John Detty uses a Mechanical Advantaged Control Hold (MACH) while under the effects of oleoresin capsicum spray to subdue the “Redman” during a Security Reaction ... More
170816-N-XN518-176 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2017) Aviation
170816-N-XN518-176 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Courtney Harbelis prepares to chock and chain an MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft during flight operations on the ... More
170301-N-XN518-010 SAN DIEGO-- Ship's Storekeeper 2nd
170301-N-XN518-010 SAN DIEGO-- Ship's Storekeeper 2nd Class Jordanmanx Gaviola turns in his hardhat onboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD2). Essex is nearing the end of a Planned Maintenance... More
170821-N-XN518-179 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) An
170821-N-XN518-179 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conducts a vertical replenishment in support of an ammunition on-loa... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2015) Sailors train during an
INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2015) Sailors train during an aircraft fire drill on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is currently operating... More
150718-N-XN521-020 INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) A close
150718-N-XN521-020 INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) A close in weapons system fires off the forward gun mount of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, homeported in San Diego, is conducti... More
170821-N-XN518-173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) An
170821-N-XN518-173 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conducts a vertical replenishment in support of an ammunition on-loa... More
170716-N-XN518-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Lt.
170716-N-XN518-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Lt. Timothy M. Harper oversees the tactical picture during well deck operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underwa... More
170822-N-XN518-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Aviation
170822-N-XN518-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Gabrielle Moore takes inventory of ammunition in a weapons magazine aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) Commanding officer of
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) Commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Capt. Jason A. Burns, attends a senior leaders seminar in the ship's hangar bay during Fleet Week San... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2015) Sailors conduct an aircraft
INDIAN OCEAN (June 18, 2015) Sailors conduct an aircraft fire drill on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is currently operating in t... More
GULF OF ADEN (JULY 13, 2015) Sailors sort supplies
GULF OF ADEN (JULY 13, 2015) Sailors sort supplies in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammun... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) A student of the Turlock
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) A student of the Turlock High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps sits inside an M1165 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault... More
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Personnel Specialist 3rd
INDIAN OCEAN (June 23, 2015) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Nohemi Ventura receives instructions from Ensign Scott Ryder during a safety zone inspection on board Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LH... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Airman Jurmy Vicente
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2015) Airman Jurmy Vicente gives the signal to lower an aircraft elevator aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready... More
ARABIAN GULF (August 13, 2015) Gas Turbine Systems
ARABIAN GULF (August 13, 2015) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (mechanical) 2nd Class Dalton Croot and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (electrical) 2nd Class Nicholas, from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, unload vehi... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) The 1st Marine Division
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) The 1st Marine Division Band performs a tribute concert to honor fallen service members, during Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet week provides an opportunity for the American public ... More
150723-N-XN518-125 INDIAN OCEAN (JULY 23, 2015) An
150723-N-XN518-125 INDIAN OCEAN (JULY 23, 2015) An MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 conducts flight operations over the flight deck of Wasp-class amphi... More
170821-N-XN518-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) An
170821-N-XN518-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Wild Cards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, conducts a vertical replenishment in support of an ammunition on-loa... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Cpl. Mitchell McCartney,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Cpl. Mitchell McCartney, assigned to the “Warhorse” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 (HMH 465), gives a tour of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to students of the Turlock ... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Reid, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), visits with Marine Corps veteran Matthew Fletcher at the San Francisco... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) The 1st Marine Division
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2017) The 1st Marine Division Band performs a tribute concert to honor fallen service members, during Fleet Week San Francisco. Fleet week provides an opportunity for the American public ... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2017) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Purnel Nkwocha speaks to students of the Silver Creek High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibi... More
170822-N-XN518-037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Sailors
170822-N-XN518-037 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2017) Sailors stow ammunition in a weapons magazine aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an ammunition onload. Essex is underway cond... More
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Capt. Jason A. Burns,
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2017) Capt. Jason A. Burns, commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), greets San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibio... More
170721-N-XN518-072 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Essex
170721-N-XN518-072 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2017) Essex Sailors simulate combatting a fire during a main space fire drill aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is home-ported in San ... More
170819-N-XN518-512 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017) An
170819-N-XN518-512 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017) An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Was... More
171012-N-XN518-074 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Gunner’s
171012-N-XN518-074 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2017) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Chad R. Shipp (left) and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ian Kilcrease handle 25mm rounds during an ammo download on the fantail of Wasp-class am... More