ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 28, 2015) Sailors conduct a sound

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 28, 2015) Sailors conduct a sound and security watch turnover in damage control central aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bradley J. Gee/Released)