A Super Puma helicopter moves pallets of supplies from
A Super Puma helicopter moves pallets of supplies from the USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a vertical replenishment at sea. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Ha... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 25, 2015) Deck department Sailors
INDIAN OCEAN (July 25, 2015) Deck department Sailors retrieve a rigid-hull inflatable boat on the boat deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) during a man overboard training exercise July 25, 2015. Essex, a Wasp-class amphi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier from
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) takes off on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (L... More
Machinists Mate Fireman Jessica Fernandez reviews an
Machinists Mate Fireman Jessica Fernandez reviews an engineering operations manual during a damage control drill aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the forwa... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 2, 2015) Summer Cruise midshipmen
PACIFIC OCEAN (JUNE 2, 2015) Summer Cruise midshipmen observe a boiler light-off in the main machinery room of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is currently... More
Sailors assigned to the in-port emergency team aboard
Sailors assigned to the in-port emergency team aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) coordinate response efforts from a repair locker near the mess decks. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Co... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 25, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (July 25, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Martell safely removes chocks from an MV-22 Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) Senior Chief Aviation
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Thomas Moudry, left, trains Damage Controlman 3rd Class Brandon Barajas on proper Self-Controlled Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) recharge stati... More
A damage control hose team comprised of repair lockers
A damage control hose team comprised of repair lockers 5 Alpha and 5 Main, man an Aqueous Film Forming Foam hose to simulate combating a “Class Bravo” fire in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious as... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2015) Commander Task Force
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2015) Commander Task Force (CTF) 51 Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS... More
USS Essex activity, US Navy Photogrpah
150129-N-JF151-003 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 29, 2015) Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) huddle up for the last time to commemorate Lt. Christopher “Handler” Miller as he departs th... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forwa... More
A Marine rolls up a cargo net on the flight deck of
A Marine rolls up a cargo net on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a vertical replinishment at sea. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Es... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier from
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) takes off on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (L... More
A Super Puma helicopter moves pallets of supplies from
A Super Puma helicopter moves pallets of supplies from the USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a vertical replinishment at sea. Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Har... More
A CH-53E Sea Stallion launches from the flight deck
A CH-53E Sea Stallion launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is und... More
Capt. Joker L. Jenkins, commanding officer of the amphibious
Capt. Joker L. Jenkins, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), speaks to the crew during sexual assault prevention training. Essex is undergoing an 18-month maintenance period. (U.... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2015) Commander Task Force
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2015) Commander Task Force (CTF) 51 Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS... More