The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is moored
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is moored at Naval Base San Diego next to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Essex returned home after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPA... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits San Diego Bay as the ship returns home after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Spe... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) enters
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) enters San Diego Bay as the ship returns home after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Speci... More
A sailor assigned to deck department operates a hoist
A sailor assigned to deck department operates a hoist arm to retrieve the search and rescue boat during a man overboard drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is returning to San Dieg... More
Sailors assigned to deck department use a fire hose
Sailors assigned to deck department use a fire hose to clean off mud and sand as they raise the anchor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship prepares to get underway. Essex is returni... More
Sailors assigned to deck department retrieve the search
Sailors assigned to deck department retrieve the search and rescue boat during a man overboard drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is returning to San Diego after 12 years forward ... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) passes
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) in San Diego Bay as Essex returns home after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RI... More
Sailors prepare to turn over the watch on the quarterdeck
Sailors prepare to turn over the watch on the quarterdeck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship makes preparations to get underway. The ship will return to San Diego after 12 years fo... More
Senior Chief Operations Specialist Kenny Debnam is
Senior Chief Operations Specialist Kenny Debnam is saluted by the chief's mess as he is "bonged off" the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Debnam is transferring to the aircraft carrier USS George Wash... More
USS Essex returns to San Diego, San Diego, California
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Bryan Chavez, assigned to USS Essex (LHD 2), is greeted by his father and family members on the pier at Naval Base San Diego. Essex returned to San Diego after being forward delpoyed ... More
Sailors assigned to deck department use a fire hose
Sailors assigned to deck department use a fire hose to clean the anchor chain as they raise the anchor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship prepares to get underway. Essex is returni... More
A sailor assigned to deck department uses a sound powered
A sailor assigned to deck department uses a sound powered phone to communicate with the bridge during a man overboard drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is returning to San Diego ... More
A sailor prepares food in the ship’s galley aboard
A sailor prepares food in the ship’s galley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The ship is preparing to return to San Diego after 12 years forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. (Photo by Senior ... More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Skyler Mamstrom grinds a
Hull Technician 3rd Class Skyler Mamstrom grinds a deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The ship is preparing to return to San Diego after 12 years forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. (Phot... More
Sailors assigned to deck department keep watch as the
Sailors assigned to deck department keep watch as the anchor is raised aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as the ship prepares to get underway. Essex is returning to San Diego after 12 years f... More
Sailors assigned to deck department retrieve the search
Sailors assigned to deck department retrieve the search and rescue boat during a man overboard drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is returning to San Diego after 12 years forward ... More